Colombia’s Santos to Have Surgery to Remove Prostate Tumor
Source: Bloomberg News
Colombia’s Santos to Have Surgery to Remove Prostate Tumor
By Oscar Medina - Oct 2, 2012 12:01 AM CT
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced yesterday that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery tomorrow.
Santos, in a speech posted on the presidency’s website, said the procedure to remove the small, non-aggressive tumor will be conducted while he is under local anesthetic so that he won’t lose consciousness. Vice President Angelino Garzon spent time in intensive care in June following a stroke.
“This surgery is annoying, but easy and routine. Fortunately the tumor was discovered very early,” Santos said.
The 61-year-old president said he will continue to work while he remains hospitalized for “some days.” He said that he has a 97 percent chance of a complete cure and that his life isn’t in danger.
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