Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Suffers Cancer - Having had reported suffering from ulcers that required surgery in Cuba, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez was undergoing cancer surgery. Chavez, in his speech to the people of Venezuela states, is undergoing treatment in Cuba to remove a cancerous tumor. But he assured the people, the condition is fine.
Surgery, he said, made three weeks ago to lift the pelvic abscess.
"This is a new battle is confronted by a life to us," said Chavez, who looked thinner and a bit pale.
Unclear what type of cancer he actually idap and what treatment he will take.
Chavez admits, a big mistake he did not care for better health by undergoing regular check-ups.
"It was a big mistake," he said. The leader of the Bolivarian style is also not stated how much longer he'll be in Cuba.
