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CNN: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer
Washington CNN — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer and suffered complications that led to him being taken to hospital on New Year’s Day where he is still being treated, according to a statement Tuesday from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The statement revealed that the cancer was discovered in early December. He underwent a “minimally invasive surgical procedure” on December 22 called a prostatectomy to treat the cancer.
“He was under general anesthesia during this procedure. Secretary Austin recovered uneventfully from his surgery and returned home the next morning. His prostate cancer was detected early, and his prognosis is excellent,” the statement read.
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WNU Editor: We wish the Defense Secretary a speedy recovery.
Update: The White House has sent out the memo …. White House orders Cabinet secretaries to notify when they can’t perform duties after Austin’s suprise illness (AP).