VOA News: Americas: Venezuelan Leader Prays for Life Before Cancer Treatment

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Venezuelan Leader Prays for Life Before Cancer Treatment Apr 7th 2012, 22:36 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he's heading back to Cuba late Saturday for a third round of radiation therapy as part of his cancer treatment. Little is known about the 57-year-old socialist leader's condition, including what type of cancer he has. Mr. Chavez has undergone three operations in less than a year, and received two sessions of radiation treatment. He says the latest surgery was successful, and that he will be fit to win a new six-year term in October.  On Thursday, a day after returning from Cuba, Mr. Chavez became emotional during a Mass held in his home state of Barinas. Flanked by family members, Mr. Chavez asked God: "Please don't take me yet."  In a breaking voice, he said he still has "things to do for my people and my country." Mr. Chavez underwent an operation in February in Cuba to remove a tumor from his pelvic region.  A tumor was extracted from the same area last year.  He has also undergone two rounds of radiation therapy. Media files: AP_Chavez_4803.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB) AP_Chavez_300.jpg

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