Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) announced Thursday he was diagnosed last month with prostate cancer but expects to recover with “minimal interruption” to his work in the Senate.
In his statement, Casey said he had an “excellent prognosis.”
The senator will undergo surgery in the next few months and receive treatment.
“Last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. While this 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,” Casey said.
“In the coming months I will undergo surgery, after which I am expected to make a full recovery. 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 added.
In the coming months I will undergo surgery, after which I am expected to make a full recovery. 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.
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) January 5, 2023
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Casey is a member of the Democratic Party who has held office in the Senate since 2007. He serves on the Senate Finance, Health, and Intelligence Committees.
Several of his colleagues wished him well and a speedy recovery following his announcement.
“Wishing Senator Casey well after his diagnosis,” said Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. “He was there for me, and I’ll be right there for him during this.”
Fetterman, who was sworn in for his first term this week, suffered a stroke last year.
“My heart is with my friend @Bob_Casey and his family, I pray for a successful and swift treatment and recovery. I know he’ll beat this,” said Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro said Casey is “a fighter for all Pennsylvanians and I am proud to call him a dear friend.”
The Hill added:
Casey is expected to run for reelection to a fourth term in 2024, but he could face a tough race in a competitive swing state, which hosted one of the most expensive and closely watched Senate races of the 2022 midterm elections.
Republicans are already talking about a potential challenge from hedge fund CEO David McCormick, who narrowly lost the race for the Senate GOP nomination to Mehmet Oz last year.
Casey said Thursday that he expects to make a full recovery and return to his Senate duties without much of an interruption.
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