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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey was recovering Tuesday evening after cancer surgery earlier in the day.
Casey was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and announced he was beginning treatment earlier this year.
“This afternoon, Senator Casey underwent scheduled surgery for prostate cancer. His doctor reports that, as expected, the procedure went well and he confirmed that the Senator should not require further treatment. Senator Casey and his family appreciate the well-wishes and extraordinary support from every corner of the commonwealth, and he looks forward to getting back to a normal schedule after a period of rest and recovery,” said Mairéad Lynn, a spokesperson for the Democratic senator.
Casey, who has held his seat since 2007, has said he plans to continue working as a senator during treatment.
Casey’s surgery comes days after fellow Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman was evaluated at a Washington D.C. hospital after being lightheaded and was released over the weekend. Fetterman suffered a serious stroke in 2022, but test showed his recent spell was not caused by a stroke.
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.
Prostate cancer that’s detected early — when it’s still confined to the prostate gland — has the best chance for successful treatment.
