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* Rudy Giuliani pulled out of the presidential race on Jan. 30, 2008 *
Rudy Giuliani (R)
Occupation: Partner in Bracewell & Giuliani law firm, former New York City mayor
Birth Date: May 28, 1944
Spouse: Judith Nathan
Children: Andrew, Caroline, stepdaughter Whitney
WebMD asked all the presidential candidates eight questions about how health affects them, from guilty pleasures to defining moments. While Rudy Giuliani has not yet responded to those questions, here are some health issues he or his family has faced.
His father died of prostate cancer in 1981.
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He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2000 while mayor of New York City.
He was treated with hormone therapy and radiation.
His wife, Judith Nathan, is a registered nurse.
Information compiled by Elisabeth Bergman, WebMD Medical News.
Medically reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
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