J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon diagnosed with throat cancer

J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon diagnosed with throat cancer
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Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase, announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer.

In a memo to the company's employees and shareholders, Dimon, 58, said the cancer was discovered at an early stage and that his prognosis is "excellent." He also assured employees that he will still be actively involved with the company and that his diagnosis won't effect the company's day-to-day operations as he undergoes chemotherapy treatment.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.