Dodd has prostate cancer

[Beacool]

By LAURIE KELLMAN
Associated Press
July 31, 2009

WASHINGTON – Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer and intends to have surgery early in August, his office said Friday.

Dodd plans to be back at work when Congress reconvenes in September, according to an e-mail his office circulated to fellow senators. The AP obtained a copy.

Aides also said the diagnosis would not affect Dodd's plans to seek a sixth term in 2010.

Dodd planned to announce the diagnosis at a news conference in Hartford, Conn., Friday afternoon.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090731/ap_on_go_co/us_senate_dodd_cancer

Good vibes and prayers for his speedy recovery.

:(

[derby378]

1. Aw, geez - hope he comes through and recovers quickly

I know the Senator's had problems in his life, and this is just one more thing to worry about. Since the doc caught it early, though, that should help a lot.

Best wishes to Christopher!

[Beacool]

7. The stress must not be helping.

But if he's in the early stages of the disease he has a great probability of making a full recovery.

;)

[joeybee12]

2. Best wishes and good thoughts...

...I'm glad they caught it early. :grouphug:

[fujiyama]

3. Damn unfortunate to hear

I wish him a speedy recovery.

[rateyes]

4. Here's an email I just received from Chris Dodd:

Dear xxxx,

I wanted to let you know that I've been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer.

This diagnosis is very common among men my age. In fact, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during their life.

Luckily, a routine test allowed my doctor to catch it at a very early stage, and my prognosis is excellent - we expect a full and speedy recovery.

I want to assure you that I'm feeling fine. As you know, we've been working hard to pass health care legislation and reform our nation's financial system to protect consumers, and that hard work will continue.

After the Senate adjourns at the end of next week, I'll have surgery to remove the cancer. After a week or two of recuperation, I expect to be right back to work.

After all, as a Member of Congress, I have great health insurance. I was able to get screened, seek the opinions of highly skilled doctors, consider all the available options, and choose the treatment that was right for me.

And I know you'll agree that every American deserves the same ability.

We have health care legislation to pass - and an election to win. And I can’t thank you enough for your support.

Sincerely,

Chris

[mscuedawg]

5. Thank you for sharing this...

...wishing him all the best...

[Beacool]

8. Thank you for posting his email.

Good wishes are going his way.

:pals:

[niyad]

6. healing thoughts and prayers for this good person

is it my imagination, or do the repukes not seem to be suffering as many health problems?

[Beacool]

9. I don't know,

but a lot of broken bones and illness on our side as of late.

:scared: