Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after suffering complications from prostate cancer surgery.
Austin continues to recover well and was discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday on the advice of doctors, the Pentagon said.
“The Secretary will be recuperating and performing his duties remotely for a period of time before returning to the Department of Defense full-time. The Secretary will have full access to the necessary secure communications capabilities,” the statement said.
Dr. John Maddox, director of trauma medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and Dr. Gregory Chesnutt, director of the Prostate Disease Research Center at Martha Cancer Center, provide their medical updates. issued a statement. Condition and Treatment.
Defense Division Officer Lloyd Austin is in “good condition,'' approaching two weeks in hospital: Pentagon official
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized this month after suffering severe pain following elective surgery to treat prostate cancer. (Ian Waldie/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Doctors said, “Secretary Austin is recovering well during his stay and is regaining his physical strength.'' “During his stay, he underwent a series of medical tests and evaluations and received non-surgical treatments to address his medical needs, including resolution of lingering leg pain.”
Maddox and Chesnutt said Austin is expected to make a full recovery. He was discharged to his home, where he had physical therapy scheduled and follow-up appointments, according to the statement.
“Secretary Austin's prostate cancer was treated early and effectively, and his prognosis is good. He has no plans for further cancer treatment other than regular monitoring following his prostatectomy,” the doctors continued. .
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“Prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer in American men, affecting one in eight men and one in six African American men during their lifetime. With early detection and treatment, the following effects can be expected.” If treated with an appropriate individualized care plan, the survival rate is 100%. ”
“Early screening is important for detecting and treating prostate cancer, and you should talk to your doctor about what screening is right for you.”
FOX News' Liz Frieden contributed to this report.
