US EditionBen Sasse diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer
Ben Sasse announced his terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis and plans to pursue treatment while reflecting on family and mortality in an emotional social media post.
- Last week, former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer and said he is going to die, while Senate Republican Leader John Thune praised his amazing strength and clarity Monday.
- Because symptoms often appear late, the Mayo Clinic says pancreatic cancer is rarely detected early and treatments may include chemotherapy, surgery or radiation therapy.
- Planning treatment, Sasse wrote he will pursue immunotherapy and other options including chemotherapy, surgery or radiation, adding, `I'm not going down without a fight.`
- Other high‑ranking senators expressed support and admiration for Sasse, while Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called him `a courageous, truthful, and caring person.` and promised prayers.
- Sasse framed the prognosis by writing `But I already had a death sentence before last week too — we all do,` while commentary noted advanced pancreatic cancer is frequently described as terminal.
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Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse reveals terminal Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse revealed Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, sharing the news publicly on social media. In his message, Sasse underscored gratitude for family and faith while acknowledging the gravity of his condition, blending seriousness with resolve as he confronts what lies ahead. Sasse, 53, wrote on X: “Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die” he s…
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