Arkansas Governor Republican nominee, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, issued a news release Friday that she had undergone surgery for thyroid cancer. The surgery removed her thyroid gland and surrounding lymph nodes. A radiation treatment is planned, but Sanders’ doctor, Dr. John R. Sims, Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon at CARTI Cancer in Little Rock, says the prognosis is good.Sanders states “during a check-up earlier this month, my doctor ordered a biopsy on an area of concern in my neck and the test revealed that I had thyroid cancer. Today, I underwent a successful surgery to remove my thyroid and surrounding lymph nodes and by the grace of God I am now cancer-free. I want to thank the Arkansas doctors and nurses for their world-class care, as well as my family and friends for their love, prayers, and support. I look forward to returning to the campaign trail soon. This experience has been a reminder that whatever battle you may be facing, don’t lose heart. As governor, I will never quit fighting for the people of our great state.”
Dr. Sims says Sanders “is currently recovering from surgery in which we removed her thyroid gland and some of the surrounding lymph nodes in her neck. The surgery went extremely well, and I expect her to be back on her feet even within the next 24 hours. This is a Stage I papillary thyroid carcinoma which is the most common type of thyroid cancer and has an excellent prognosis. While she will need adjuvant treatment with radioactive iodine, as well as continued long term follow up, I think it’s fair to say she’s now cancer free, and I dont anticipate any of this slowing her down.”
Statement from Communications Director Judd Deere:
“Following successful surgery on Friday to remove her thyroid and surrounding lymph nodes and in consultation with her physician, Sarah was discharged from an Arkansas hospital—cancer free—today. She will spend the remaining portion of her recovery at home. Sarah is in great spirits and remains grateful for the exceptional care and service provided by the doctors and nurses. Sarah and her entire family are appreciative of the prayers and well-wishes from Arkansans and many friends from across the country.”
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