{Kentucky}...Kentucky Secretary of State Elaine Walker announced Wednesday that she was diagnosed October 4th with breast cancer. Walker says she will complete the remaining 21/2 months of her term as she undergoes treatment. Walker said, "I am now one of 3,000 Kentuckians who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year." Walker says a routine mammogram and follow-up tests detected the cancer early. She and her doctors are still in early discussions about treatment options, but it's certain that surgery will be part of her treatment. Walker says she chose to make the information public to encourage more women to do routine self-exams and to get mammograms.
