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Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse Undergoes Liver Surgery, Shifts Cancer Care
Sasse said surgery removed cancer from his liver, but follow-up tests showed tumors were more advanced than doctors initially thought.
- Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse shared an update on his terminal pancreatic cancer battle Tuesday, revealing he underwent major liver surgery last week at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
- Surgeons successfully removed a significant amount of cancer, a procedure not an option nine months ago when doctors initially gave Sasse three to four months to live.
- Follow-Up tests showed the tumors have advanced and developed resistance to his previous treatment protocol, the 54-year-old former senator wrote on social media.
- Transitioning to "carpet-bomb-chemo," Sasse confirmed he is targeting remaining cancer while expressing gratitude for extra time with his wife, Melissa, and family.
- Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen will deliver the keynote address at next week's Governor's Summit in Kearney, stepping in for Sasse as he recovers, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen's office announced Wednesday.
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Ben Sasse shares update and next steps on terminal cancer diagnosis
Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse shared "good news, bad news and next steps" in his treatment plan as he continues to battle a terminal cancer diagnosis.
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