Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December, he announced Thursday, releasing a statement assuring that he has an “excellent prognosis.”
Casey, 62, said he will have surgery in the coming months and expects to continue serving in the Senate. He is the chairman of the Aging Committee.
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“Last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. While this news 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,” he 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.”
Casey’s fellow Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) wished him the best following the announcement.
Wishing Senator Casey well after his diagnosis. He was there for me and I’ll be right there for him during this.
You got this, Senator! ? https://t.co/LCbvGuQakK
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) January 5, 2023
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Casey is the second influential congressional Democrat to be diagnosed with cancer in just over a week. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, “a serious but curable form of cancer,” he said. The one vacant seat in the House was left by the late Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA), who died of cancer in November.
