Sen. Tom Coburn diagnosed with prostate cancer
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}July 18, 2011: U.S.Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) speaks about his deficit-reduction plan during a media availability in the Capitol in Washington. (Reuters)
Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn has been diagnosed with a recurrence of prostate cancer and is seeking treatment.
A spokesman says Coburn, a survivor of a 2011 bout with the disease, is "undergoing further evaluation and treatment."
Coburn has battled colon cancer and melanoma in the past.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He is expected to return to work in the Capitol as soon as next week.