Sen. Bob Casey’s prostate cancer surgery ‘went well,’ office says

Sen. Bob Casey went through surgical treatment for prostate cancer Tuesday afternoon and is not anticipated to require more treatment, his workplace stated ina statement

” His medical professional reports that, as anticipated, the treatment worked out, and he validated that the Senator ought to not need more treatment,” the declaration, published on Twitter, stated.

The Pennsylvania Democrat’s workplace included, “Senator Casey and his household value the well-wishes and remarkable assistance from every corner of the Commonwealth, and he anticipates returning to a regular schedule after a duration of rest and healing.”.

Casey revealed in January that he had actually been identified with prostate cancer the month prior however had an “outstanding diagnosis, in addition to the advantage of remarkable healthcare and the steady assistance of my household.”.

The 62-year-old, whose term ends in 2025, was very first chosen to the senate in 2006 after functioning as Pennsylvania state treasurer.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Casey practiced law after finishing from The College of the Holy Cross in 1982 and getting his law degree from Catholic University of America in 1988. He was Pennsylvania’s auditor general from 1997 to 2005. Throughout his time in Congress, he belonged to a number of committees, consisting of the Intelligence Committee, and is chairman of the Senate Unique Committee on Aging.