Santos reveals he has prostate cancer .

[Judi Lynn]

Santos reveals he has prostate cancer .
Monday, 01 October 2012 19:57 Adriaan Alsema

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Monday announced doctors have established he has prostate cancer and will be operated this week.

In a televised speech, the president said "it's a small tumor located in the prostate gland ... that is not aggressive."

Accompanied by his wife and doctor, Santos added that "the recommendation of my doctor ... is to undergo a surgery to remove the tumor."

According to the president, the surgery will take place on Wednesday in a hospital in the capital Bogota.

More:
http://colombiareports.com/colombia-news/news/26291-santos-says-to-have-prostate-cancer.html

[Judi Lynn]

1. Colombia’s Santos to Have Surgery to Remove Prostate Tumor

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.

More:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-02/colombia-s-santos-to-have-surgery-to-remove-prostate-tumor.html

[joshcryer]

2. Santos reveals his health condition.

Chavez keeps it secret.

Difference between a transparent government and one that doesn't give a shit.

[Bacchus4.0]

3. Chavez doesn't trust his people

he only trusts Cuba because they provide his security in exchange for oil.

[COLGATE4]

4. I'm not completely sure that

he even trusts Cuba, but it's the only card he has.