Victor Davis Hanson Provides Health Update After Lung Surgery

Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, gave an update on his health on Wednesday following surgery to remove part of his lung due to a rare cancer diagnosis.

In December, Hanson revealed that he would undergo significant surgery after doctors identified a serious health issue that was challenging to diagnose. During an appearance on “The Ingraham Angle,” he expressed optimism about his situation despite the diagnosis.

“I’m upbeat. I play the cards I’m dealt. My attitude is it’s not coming back. If it were to come back, I’ll do my best to continue working, but I have to focus on my work and not dwell on it,” Hanson stated to host Laura Ingraham.

Initially, he had persistent cough symptoms, which eventually led to the discovery of an underlying condition.

“I had a lung disease throughout the year. They were uncertain about what it was because they didn’t understand the symptoms. I had a cough, but then they informed me it was a rare cancer that occurs in non-smokers. They diagnosed a sizable portion of my right lung, so we decided to remove the lower lobe. It was an aggressive cancer that couldn’t be treated with chemotherapy or immunotherapy, as it had a peculiar mutation and could return,” Hanson explained.

He also mentioned facing serious complications post-surgery, including internal bleeding after doctors successfully removed the tumor and part of his right lung. He expressed gratitude to his supporters for their concern and shared that a post-surgical aneurysm required additional treatment during his recovery.

Although he is on the mend, Hanson admitted that he still feels weak and is dealing with lingering health issues that may necessitate further treatment. In February, he noted that his test results were negative and indicated that he wouldn’t need chemotherapy in the short term.