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Title: Former President Jimmy Carter has been diagnosed with liver cancer that has spread to 'other parts of his body'
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Daily Mail Online
URL Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art ... y-Carter-diagnosed-cancer.html
Published: Aug 12, 2015
Author: Associated Press and Ashley Collman and
Post Date: 2015-08-12 18:51:02 by cranky
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Former President Jimmy Carter has been diagnosed with cancer. The 90-year-old politician announced made the heartbreaking announcement on Wednesday, just weeks after having a small mass removed from his liver. He said: 'Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body. I will be rearranging my schedule as necessary so I can undergo treatment by physicians at Emory Healthcare.' The statement released Wednesday makes clear that Carter's cancer is widely spread, but not where it originated. Since leaving office in 1981, he as remained active in both American and international politics, but recent health issues has forced his overseas trips to be cut short. In May he left Guyana early and flew home to Atlanta after feeling unwell. Scroll down for video Former President Jimmy Carter, 90, announced on Wednesday that he is battling cancer. Pictured above attending an event in Philadelphia last month Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, deputy chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, says 'Our thoughts and prayers go out to President Carter.' Lichtenfeld says, 'There's a lot we don't know,' but the first task likely will be determining where the cancer originated, as that can help determine what treatment he may be eligible for. 'Sometimes the primary site can't be determined, so genetic analysis of the tumor might be done to see what mutations are driving it and what drugs might target those mutations. He adds, 'Given the president's age, any treatments, their potential and their impacts, will undoubtedly be discussed carefully with him and his family.' President Obama released a statement supporting Carter, adding that America is 'rooting' for him. He said: 'Michelle and I send our best wishes to President Carter for a fast and full recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rosalynn and the entire Carter family as they face this challenge with the same grace and determination they have shown so many times before. 'Jimmy, you're as resilient as they come, and along with the rest of America, we are rooting for you.' The liver is often a place where cancer spreads and less commonly is the primary source of it. It said further information will be provided when more facts are known, 'possibly next week.' Carter announced on August 3 that he had surgery to remove a small mass from his liver. He was the nation's 39th president, after beating incumbent Gerald Ford, and served for just one term between 1977 and 1981. He was succeeded by Ronald Reagan. The son of a peanut farmer, he grew up in a house with no electricity of plumbing in Plains, Georgia. He began the tradition of presidents walking down Pennsylvania Avenue when he jumped out of his car during his inauguration parade. After leaving the White House, he founded the center in Atlanta in 1982 to promote health care, democracy and other issues globally. Carter, a Democrat, was the nation's 39th president and only served one term before losing his office. He was succeded by Ronald Reagan, a Republican. Pictured above in 1976 He has remained active for the center in recent years, making public appearances at its headquarters in Atlanta and traveling overseas. Pictured above in 1978 Carter (right) is the second-oldest living president behind 91-year-old George H.W. Bush (left), who was recently hospitalized himself after breaking a bone in his neck during a fall. George W. Bush, 69 (center) and Bill Clinton, 68 (second from left), are the other two living former presidents. They are pictured with current President Obama (second from right) in 2009 Carter signs his book A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety' at Barnes & Noble on 5th avenue in New York in July He has remained active for the center in recent years, making public appearances at its headquarters in Atlanta and traveling overseas including a May election observation visit to Guyana cut short when Carter developed a bad cold. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work 'to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development' through The Carter Center. Carter Center spokeswoman Deanna Congileo called the surgery earlier this month 'elective' and said Carter's 'prognosis is excellent' for a full recovery. She declined to answer further questions at the time. Meanwhile, Carter's grandson Jason Carter, a former member of the Georgia senate, issued a statement on Twitter thanking everyone for their support. Carter is the second-oldest living president behind 91-year-old George H.W. Bush, who was recently hospitalized himself after breaking a bone in his neck during a fall. George W. Bush, 69 and Bill Clinton, 68, are the other two living former presidents. Carter and his wife Rosalynn have four children together: John William, James Earl, Donnel Jeffery and Amy. Carter's grandson, former Georgia Senator Jason Carter, issued a statement on Twitter, saying he was thankful for all the support 
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#1. To: cranky (#0)
He is 90. Why is he going for treatment? As a Christian he should not fear going into the light.
#35. To: Pericles (#1)
Family and doctors do not let him go. I tend to like him.
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Replies to Comment # 1. He is 90. Why is he going for treatment? As a Christian he should not fear going into the light.
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