Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin‘s recent hospitalisation came after he experienced complications from surgery to treat prostate cancer, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. In a statement, DrJohn Maddox and Dr Gregory Chestnut — the emergency department director and urologic oncologist overseeing Mr Austin’s care — said the retired four-star US Army general was diagnosed with prostate cancer after laboratory tests in early 2023 The physicians said Mr Austin underwent a “minimally invasive medical procedure to treat and cure prostate cancer” on 22 December, during which he was under general anaesthesia. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent:
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