Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin said that he has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and that his chemotherapy will cause hair loss and weight gain.

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In a statement Wednesday, Raskin said he has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and the “prognosis for most people in my situation is excellent after four months of treatment.” He said he has been advised his chemotherapy treatment will cause hair loss and weight gain.

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