Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter Reed
- Austin is dealing with bladder issues following prostate cancer treatment, per Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
- The successful procedure Austin underwent is elective and not related to his cancer, maintaining his excellent prognosis, Ryder stated.
- No changes are expected in Austin's official schedule, including Memorial Day events participation, after the successful procedure, Ryder confirmed.
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The Pentagon informed Austin's bladder about the planned and "minimally invasive, non-surgical" procedure on Friday afternoon (local time).
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US Defense Secretary Austin Undergoes Hospital Treatment
In January, it was revealed that the American defense secretary had been hospitalized twice and undergone surgery without informing President Joe Biden. Some senior Republicans called for Austin’s dismissal, but the president expressed continued confidence in his defense chief.
The US Defense Department (Pentagon) said that Defense Minister Lloyd Austin temporarily handed over his duties yesterday Friday, to undergo a non-surgical procedure related to a health issue announced earlier. The Pentagon said in a statement that Austin decided he would not be able to perform his duties during this simple surgical procedure, and Deputy Kathleen Hicks will handle these tasks. In February, Austin was admitted to the hospital for…
No changes are expected in his official schedule at this time, informed the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter Reed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power to his
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing
WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power to his deputy, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement. Austin is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer, Ryder said.
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