Toronto's embattled Mayor Rob Ford made headlines last year, with accusations that he smoked crack-cocaine.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) TORONTO MAYOR ROB FORD SAYING:
"Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine. But, no, do I? Am I an addict? No."
And received treatment at a rehab facility.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) TORONTO MAYOR ROB FORD SAYING:
"I now know the staff at Greenstone saved my life."
But now, Rob Ford is undergoing tests at a Toronto hospital for a tumor in his abdomen.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) DR. ZANE COHEN, COLORECTAL SURGEON, MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, SAYING:
"It's a fair size. I can't give you it in centimeter's..."
Dr. Zane Cohen briefed the media on Ford's health Thursday night:
(SOUNDBITE) (English) DR. ZANE COHEN, COLORECTAL SURGEON, MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, SAYING:
"He is resting comfortably. He has some pain. We are giving him some pain medication."
Doctors are still investigating and cannot provide details on the type