Rep. Dan Kildee released from hospital after surgery to remove cancerous tumor

Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan revealed Saturday that he has actually been launched from the healthcare facility after going through surgical treatment today to eliminate a little malignant growth in his tonsil.

” I enjoy to be leaving the healthcare facility after an effective surgical treatment to eliminate a little malignant growth. I wish to thank my excellent group of medical professionals who supplied exceptional care. I continue to be grateful that I captured my cancer medical diagnosis early thanks to a preventative scan,” hesaid in a statement on Twitter.

Kildee stated medical professionals informed him his diagnosis was “exceptional” which he anticipates going back to Congress quickly.

The congressman had actually revealed last month that he ‘d been detected with squamous cell cancer and was set to remain at George Washington University Health center for numerous days for treatment. In revealing his medical diagnosis, Kildee stated he ‘d arranged what he had actually believed would be a “preventative scan for an inflamed lymph node.” However after extra tests, he got his cancer medical diagnosis.

” I am going to get through this. I’m going to beat cancer,” Kildee stated at the time.

Very first chosen to Congress in 2012, Kildee represents Michigan’s 8th Congressional District and is co-chair of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.