Former President Jimmy Carter Reveals Cancer Has Spread

Former president Jimmy Carter discusses his latest book, "A Full Life," at the Carter Center, Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Atlanta. Carter says he supports the historic deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, saying the... Former president Jimmy Carter discusses his latest book, "A Full Life," at the Carter Center, Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Atlanta. Carter says he supports the historic deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, saying the U.S.-led agreement is "a major step in the right direction." (AP Photo/Ron Harris MORE LESS
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President Jimmy Carter revealed Wednesday that doctors have discovered cancer in other parts of his body following a surgery at the beginning of August.

He did not specify the stage of the cancer, but said a more complete statement will be available next week.

Here is the full statement:

Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body. I will be rearranging my schedule as necessary so I can undergo treatment by physicians at Emory Healthcare. A more complete public statement will be made when facts are known, possibly next week.

The former president had surgery on Aug. 3 to remove a small mass from his liver.

Carter, 90, was the nation’s 39th president. Only George H. W. Bush is older at 91.

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  1. Avatar for chammy chammy says:

    You are a good man Mr. Carter, and have done great things. I hope you can continue the rest of your days pain free and happy.

  2. A decent man. I’m sorry.

  3. Son.of.a.bitch.
    (tears)

    Sometimes life just ain’t fair.

    Sir, as a cancer survivor myself, I am sending every good thought I can your way.

  4. Avatar for chammy chammy says:

    Well if you live long enough some type of disease is inevitable. The percentage of women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer is 1 in 3 . It is just a matter of when. He has lived a wonderful life and I am sure he will until the end.

  5. Avatar for chammy chammy says:

    You are a sweet person darrtown. I am happy you are a survivor and suspect you are far younger than Jimmy. When you live to that ripe age the odds are some bad disease will befall you. I hope whatever is left for him that it is good and pain free.

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