Arkansas GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Sarah Huckabee Sanders Reveals She had Successful Cancer Removal Surgery

Arkansas GOP Gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders revealed she had cancer and that it had been successfully removed in a statement today.

Sanders’s statement reads:

“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.”

Sarah’s doctor also released a statement about her status

“Sarah 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 don’t anticipate any of this slowing her down.”

Sanders was press secretary for former President Trump, she was most notable for her no-nonsense approach to the media. She wasn’t afraid to push back against divisive and misleading commentary and questions from the White House press corps.

We wish her well and a speedy recovery as it appears she should be back on the campaign trail in no time.