Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has quietly undergone surgery for pancreatic cancer:
“They caught it early. The doctors believe it went well, and he is expected to make a full recovery,” the source told The Nevada Independent.
Reid, a Nevada Democrat, is 78 years old and retired in 2017. Best wishes for his recovery from surgery and return to health.
Monday, May 14, 2018 · 7:08:23 PM +00:00
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Laura Clawson
A statement from Reid's family:
Today, Former Democratic Leader Harry Reid underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center to remove a tumor from his pancreas. His doctors caught the problem early during a routine screening and his surgeons are confident that the surgery was a success and that the prognosis for his recovery is good. He will undergo chemotherapy as the next step in his treatment. He is now out of surgery, in good spirits and resting with his family. He is grateful to his highly skilled team of doctors and to all who have sent and continue to send their love and support.