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Sen. Bob Casey undergoes successful surgery for prostate cancer

By Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com

Barack Obama Attends Campaign Rally For Pennsylvania Democrats In Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 21: Senator Bob Casey (D- PA) addresses supporters before former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for statewide Democratic candidates on September 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Midterm election day is November 6th. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) (Mark Makela/Getty Images)

By Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com

HARRISBURG, Pa. — United States Senator Bob Casey’s spokesperson announced today that the Congressman underwent a successful surgery for prostate cancer.

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The statement read:

“This afternoon, Senator Casey underwent scheduled surgery for prostate cancer. His doctor reports that, as expected, the procedure went well and he confirmed that the Senator should not require further treatment.  Senator Casey and his family appreciate the well-wishes and extraordinary support from every corner of the Commonwealth, and he looks forward to getting back to a normal schedule after a period of rest and recovery.”

Casey announced last month that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer sometime in December.

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