SENO SENORX, INC (SENO)

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SenoRX CEO Malchow takes medical leave of absence
SenoRx CEO Malchow takes indefinite medical leave of absence to deal with cancer treatment

Companies:Senorx, Inc.
On Monday February 8, 2010, 10:02 am EST
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Medical device maker SenoRx Inc. said Monday that CEO Lloyd H. Malchow is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence while he receives treatment for an unspecified cancer.

President and Chief Operating Officer John T. Buhler will serve as acting CEO while Malchow is on leave. Buhler, who joined the company in May 2008, has been president and COO since October 2009.

SenoRx said Malchow will still serve as a board member and be involved in major strategic decisions during his medical leave.

The company's stock was flat at $7.32 in morning trading.