Wednesday, in a statement released by the Carter Center, Former President Jimmy Carter made the announcement that he has cancer.
Stating that the cancer was discovered during recent liver surgery and that it has spread through his body, Carter explained that he will be rearranging his schedule in an effort to undergo treatment.
“Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body,” Carter said in the statement released by the Carter Center. “I will be rearranging my schedule as necessary so I can undergo treatment by physicians at Emory Healthcare.”
The statement makes clear that Carter’s cancer is widely spread, but not where it originated, or even if that is known at this point. 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 Aug. 3 that he had surgery to remove a small mass from his liver.
Social media also weighed in on the news:
Our prayer and good wishes go out to @Habitat_org spokesman Jimmy Carter. @CarterCenter pic.twitter.com/Prlo8cjIWG
— HabitatForHumanityTT (@habitatTNT) August 13, 2015
My prayers r w/ former President @JimmyCarter, 1 of our nation’s greatest leaders & humanitarians. http://t.co/N2DWkpI3NX via @YahooNews — Brenda Lawrence (@RepLawrence) August 13, 2015
Thoughts & prayers to former U.S President & long time Habitat for Humanity supporter, Jimmy Carter and his family. http://t.co/LcUqeT9mYk
— HFH ReStore Sarnia (@ReStoreSarnia) August 13, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with Jimmy Carter and family this morning as the former president battles cancer. pic.twitter.com/8o5PJE1rgx — Preston Phillips (@10NewsPhillips) August 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to Frmr President Jimmy Carter & his family regarding his recent diagnosis. Best wishes for a speedy recovery
— Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (@RepMarciaFudge) August 13, 2015
Lifting former President Jimmy Carter and his family in prayer. Cancer treatment at his age will be hard. — Melody (@prfekrdumbrella) August 13, 2015
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