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Former Lehigh Valley IronPigs Manager Ryne Sandberg Shares Cancer Diagnosis Former Lehigh Valley IronPigs Manager Ryne Sandberg Shares Cancer Diagnosis
Former Lehigh Valley IronPigs Manager Ryne Sandberg Shares Cancer Diagnosis Ryne Sandberg, the one-time manager for the Philadelphia Phillies and Hall of Fame second baseman, is battling prostate cancer, he announced on Instagram on Monday, Jan. 22.  "Last week, I learned that I have been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer," he wrote in a statement.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryne Sandberg (@rynesandberg23)  "I have begun treatment, and I am surrounded by my loving wife Margaret, our incredibly supportive family, the best medical team, and our dear friends."  Sandberg, 6…

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by Mac Bullock
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Giselle Fetterman Releases Statement After Senator Husband Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital Giselle Fetterman Releases Statement After Senator Husband Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital
Giselle Fetterman Releases Statement After Senator Husband Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital US Senator representing Pennsylvania John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for clinical depression, according to Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson. “While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks,” said Jentleson. “After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself.” Fetterman is receiving inpatient care and is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis, according to his office. His wife, Giselle says: "After …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis US Senator Bob Casey was diagnosed with prostate cancer last month, he announced in a tweet Thursday, Jan. 5.  The Pennsylvania Democrat says that while the news "came as a shock," his outlook for the future is "excellent."  Last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. While this news came as a shock, I can report that I have an excellent prognosis, as well as the benefit of exceptional medical care and the unwavering support of my family. — Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) January 5, 2023 The 62-year-old said his doctors expect him to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery…

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by Mac Bullock
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PA State Rep. Begins Cancer Treatment PA State Rep. Begins Cancer Treatment
PA State Rep. Begins Cancer Treatment Pennsylvania State Representative Russ Diamond has announced that he has prostate cancer. He released the statement on his "Treatable Cancer Diagnosis" on Thursday, June 9. The statement reads in part: “Beth and I recently learned I have treatable prostate cancer that was thankfully detected early. My doctors made the diagnosis after regular checkups and screenings revealed abnormalities." His first treatment for the cancer happened that same day, “and (he) will be working from home and voting remotely during (his) recovery," according to the release. He encouraged the public to get regu…

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by Jillian Pikora