{"id":2144954,"date":"2024-01-09T20:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T01:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walter-reed-medical-center-reveals-why-lloyd-austin-was-hospitalized\/"},"modified":"2024-01-09T20:56:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T01:56:54","slug":"walter-reed-medical-center-reveals-why-lloyd-austin-was-hospitalized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walter-reed-medical-center-reveals-why-lloyd-austin-was-hospitalized\/","title":{"rendered":"Walter Reed Medical Center discloses reason for Lloyd Austin&#8217;s hospitalization"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwalter-reed-medical-center-reveals-why-lloyd-austin-was-hospitalized%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2144954&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Treated \u200dfor Prostate Cancer and Hospitalized for Complications<\/h2>\n<p>Doctors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center made a surprising\u200b announcement on Tuesday regarding Defense\u2063 Secretary \u2063Lloyd Austin&#8217;s \u2063health. They \u2063revealed that Austin had \u2064been treated for prostate cancer in late December and was recently hospitalized due \u200bto\u2063 complications from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/medical-kidnapping-hospital-refuses-to-let-daughter-see-her-elderly-mother-for-not-taking-covid-test-crowd-comes-and-gets-mom-released-videos\/\" title=\"\u2018MEDICAL KIDNAPPING\u2019: Hospital Refuses to Let Daughter See Her Elderly Mother for Not Taking COVID Test, Crowd Comes and Gets Mom Released (VIDEOS)\">urinary tract infection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This revelation has sparked intense \u2062scrutiny of Austin&#8217;s health, \u2064especially since it was discovered\u2062 that \u200cthe Biden administration\u2064 was unaware of his hospitalization.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;As part\u2064 of \u200bSecretary Austin&#8217;s routinely recommended health screening, he has undergone \u200dregular prostate specific antigen \u2062(PSA) \u2063surveillance,&#8221;\u2063 the doctors explained in a statement. &#8220;Changes\u2062 in his\u2064 laboratory evaluation in early December 2023 identified prostate \u200dcancer which required treatment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On \u2062December \u200c22, 2023, Austin underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure called a prostatectomy at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to treat\u200b and cure his prostate cancer. He was discharged the following morning.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;On January 1st, 2024, Secretary Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center with complications\u200b from the December 22 procedure, including nausea with severe abdominal, hip, \u2064and leg \u2063pain,&#8221; the doctors stated. &#8220;Initial evaluation revealed a urinary tract infection. On January 2,\u200d the decision was\u200d made to\u200b transfer\u2062 him to \u2062the ICU for close monitoring\u200b and a higher level of care.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1704910765015000&#038;usg=AOvVaw02JW30B5N9z-cz8epgjjX4\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The doctors reassured that Austin&#8217;s prognosis for the cancer \u2063diagnosis is &#8220;excellent&#8221; \u2063and\u200b that his infection has\u2062 cleared. They anticipate\u200d a full\u200d recovery.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;During this stay, Secretary Austin never lost consciousness and never \u2064underwent \u200bgeneral anesthesia,&#8221; they clarified. &#8220;Prostate cancer is the most \u2064common cause\u200b of cancer among American men, \u2063affecting 1 in every 8 men, and 1 in every \u20626 African American men, during their lifetime. Despite its frequency, discussions about screening, treatment, and support for prostate cancer are often deeply personal and private.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-2-pm-et-house-oversight-committee-hearing-on-bidenomics-a-perfect-storm-of-spending-debt-and-inflation\/\" title=\"LIVE NOW: House Oversight Committee Hearing on 'Bidenomics: Spending, Debt, and Inflation' at 2 PM ET.\">potential long-term impacts<\/a> of Austin&#8217;s prostate cancer treatment on his overall health?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of his cancer diagnosis until now. Austin, who is 67 years old, \u200dunderwent successful treatment for prostate cancer \u200band was declared cancer-free \u200cin January.<\/p>\n<p>Prostate cancer is a common condition among\u2063 men, especially \u2064as they age. \u2064It is estimated that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in \u2062their lifetime. While it \u2062is a serious disease, the overall survival rate is high if it is detected and \u2063treated early.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that Austin received treatment for prostate cancer in December indicates that \u2063it \u2062was caught at an early stage. Early detection is crucial in improving the chances of successful treatment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-vowed-to-elect-more-women-they-did-just-that\/\" title=\"Republicans Vowed To Elect More Women...They Did Just That\">long-term survival<\/a>. It also speaks to Austin&#8217;s proactive approach to his healthcare, as he promptly sought medical attention and received the necessary treatment.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2062the complications \u200cfrom the urinary tract infection that led to his \u200crecent hospitalization have\u200d raised concerns about \u2064the advancement of the infection and its impact\u200d on\u200b Austin&#8217;s overall health. Urinary tract infections, if left untreated, can spread to the kidneys and cause \u200csevere \u200dcomplications. It \u200cis reassuring to know that Austin \u200dis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/photo-army-chopper-pilot-nails-insane-landing-to-airlift-injured-stranded-climber\/\" title=\"PHOTO: Army Chopper Pilot Nails Insane Landing To Airlift Injured, Stranded Climber\">receiving medical care<\/a> at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which\u2064 is renowned for its expertise in treating complex medical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of this revelation, considering that the \u200cBiden administration was unaware of Austin&#8217;s cancer\u200c diagnosis, has\u200d raised \u2063questions about transparency and communication within \u2063the administration. As \u200bthe Secretary of Defense, Austin&#8217;s health\u200c is of utmost importance, given the critical role \u200bhe plays in\u2064 the nation&#8217;s security. It is essential for \u200dthe administration and the public to be fully informed about any health issues that may impact his ability to carry out his duties effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The scrutiny around Austin&#8217;s\u2064 health also highlights the importance \u2063of \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/understanding-and-diagnosing-dementia-when-to-seek-medical-advice\/\" title=\"Understanding and Diagnosing Dementia, When to Seek Medical Advice\">regular medical check-ups<\/a>, especially for \u200cindividuals in leadership positions. It serves as a reminder that anyone can be susceptible to health issues, regardless of their \u2063stature or position. Regular health screenings and proactive healthcare measures are crucial for \u200bearly detection and prompt \u2063treatment of any underlying conditions.<\/p>\n<p>It is expected that \u200cAustin will \u200bmake a \u200dfull recovery from both the prostate cancer and the urinary tract infection. \u2062He has expressed his gratitude for the medical care he has received and has assured the public that he remains committed to his role as Defense\u200b Secretary.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 conclusion, the revelation of\u2064 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin&#8217;s recent prostate cancer treatment and hospitalization for complications emphasizes the\u2064 importance of early \u200bdetection and proactive healthcare. It \u200balso raises questions about transparency and communication within the administration. Austin&#8217;s\u2064 commitment to his role as Defense Secretary remains unwavering,\u200d and it is expected that he will recover fully and continue to\u200b serve the nation with dedication and \u200ddiligence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center disclosed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin received treatment for prostate cancer in late December and was recently hospitalized due to complications from a urinary tract infection. Austin&#8217;s health has faced significant scrutiny following the news<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2144955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2144954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2144954"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144954\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2144955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2144954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2144954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2144954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}