Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office announced today he will undergo a 'routine' test as part of his treatment for prostate cancer.
In a statement, Mr Olmert's office said the two-hour magnetic imaging test would monitor the tumour and take place tonight.
The 62-year-old announced last October that he had cancer. At the time, he said the growth was not life-threatening and would be removed in surgery but he has not yet had the operation.
Today's announcement came amid a widening criminal investigation into Mr Olmert's financial dealings, though aides denied the timing of the latest test was connected to his legal troubles.
Mr Olmert's office said the procedure was coordinated weeks ago in consultations with his doctors and was an "acceptable and routine procedure in monitoring a prostate growth." He has undergone at least one other test since he was diagnosed, aides said.
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