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U.S. Senator Bob Casey, one of the Pennsylvania’s two representatives in the senate in Washington D.C., announced late Thursday morning that he is battling cancer.
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The 62-year-old Democrat said in a statement he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December.
“While this news came as a shock, I can report that I have an excellent prognosis, as well as the benefit of exceptional medical care and the unwavering support of my family. In the coming months I will undergo surgery, after which I am expected to make a full recovery,” Casey said.
Casey, who has held his seat since 2007, said he plans to continue working as a senator.
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“I am confident that my recommended course of treatment will allow me to continue my service in the 118th Congress with minimal disruption, and I look forward to the work ahead,” he stated.
Casey serves alongside Pennsylvania’s new senator, John Fetterman, a Democrat.
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The Mayo Clinic provides the following information on prostate cancer:
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.
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Prostate cancer that’s detected early — when it’s still confined to the prostate gland — has the best chance for successful treatment.
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