Powell Has Prostate Cancer Surgery
By: Administrative Account | Source: CNSNews.com
December 15, 2003 12:05PM EST

(CNSNews.com) - Secretary of State Colin Powell is having prostate cancer surgery today, the State Department announced on Monday. Press reports said the surgery is expected to take care of the problem, and Powell was expected to return to a "reduced" work schedule in a matter of days. He reportedly told President Bush about his medical condition several weeks ago, but the secret was closely held. Doctors are optimistic that he will make a complete recovery.

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