Former Senator Fred Thompson has revealed that he was diagnosed two years ago with lymphoma:
Former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) announced today that he was diagnosed with cancer more than two years ago but the disease is currently in remission.
“I have had no illness from it, or even any symptoms,” Thompson told Fox News. “My life expectancy should not be affected.”
Thompson said the lymphoma, which he described as “indolent”–meaning it typically responds well to treatment–was found during a physical exam two and a half years ago and is currently in remission. If the cancer re-emerged at some point, Thompson told Fox, “it is very treatable with drugs if treatment is needed in the future — and with no debilitating side effects.”
At the moment at least, this sounds like something that shouldn’t have any impact on a run for President.
