Buffett says he has prostate cancer

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc Chief Executive and legendary investor Warren Buffett said he has stage 1 prostate cancer and will begin a two-month treatment in mid-July consisting of daily radiation treatments.

Buffett, 81, said in a statement that his condition "is not remotely life-threatening or even debilitating in any meaningful way." Berkshire shares fell 1.5 percent in after-hours trading on the news. (Reuters)

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