Press Secretary Tony Snow's cancer spreads to liver

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Press Secretary Tony Snow's cancer spreads to liver

Posted Mar 27th 2007 11:15AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Colon and Rectal Cancer, Liver Cancer, Politics, Daily news, Cancer Survivors

White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, who on Friday asked the public not to jump to conclusions about a suspicious growth found on his abdomen, says the growth -- removed during surgery yesterday -- has been identified as cancer.

Snow, 51, told White House officials that his cancer -- first found in his colon and treated in 2005 -- has spread to his liver. He is currently consulting with doctors about chemotherapy and is reported to be feeling well.

"I'm gonna beat it again," says Snow who gave the White House deputy Press Secretary instructions for reporters.

"Tell them not to bug me," he said.

It is not clear when or if Snow, married with three young children, will return to his duties.

Tags: abdomen, cancer, cancerous, chemotherapy, colon, growth, house, liver, press, secretary, snow, spread, surgery, tony, white

Reader Comments

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1. Tony Snow is one of the few true Christians in the forefront today. I cried when I heard the news and am paying for him and his family!

Posted at 8:40PM on Mar 27th 2007 by Leigh

2. I was saddened to hear of Tony Snow's recurrence of colon cancer. However, I have known several people who had colon cancer with liver metastases and they are doing well. They had a single lesion and had surgery to remove the spot of cancer. They had follow up chemotherapy as "insurance" -- they are cancer free today. There is hope.

I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in August 1999. I am well today. My symptoms first began in early 1999, but my family doctor told me I was fine. Over the next 2 1/2 years I became very ill only to be told I was fine. We switched insurance companies in the summer of 1999 and my new doctor found my cancer on the very first visit.

My nightmare medical story can be seen on the Discovery Health Channel Show, Mystery Diagnosis. These are the airdates: April 9, 2007: 10:00 PM EST, 9:00 PM CST, 11:00 PM MST,10:00 PM PST (Repeated on April 15, 2007: 6:00 PM EST, 5:00 PM CST, 7:00 PM MST, 6:00 PM PST).

After these two airings, the show will be repeated periodically until the beginning of the next season. Also, the show will be aired periodically on the "regular" Discovery Channel later in the spring. My website will have updates on future air dates (http://www.edwardleigh.com). Feel free to email any questions: edward@edwardleigh.com.

Talk to doctor about colon cancer screening!

Posted at 8:40PM on Mar 27th 2007 by Edward Leigh

3. I was saddened to hear of Tony Snow's recurrence of colon cancer. However, I have known several people who had colon cancer with liver metastases and they are doing well. They had a single lesion and had surgery to remove the spot of cancer. They had follow up chemotherapy as "insurance" -- they are cancer free today. There is hope.

I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in August 1999. I am well today. My symptoms first began in early 1999, but my family doctor told me I was fine. Over the next 2 1/2 years I became very ill only to be told I was fine. We switched insurance companies in the summer of 1999 and my new doctor found my cancer on the very first visit.

My nightmare medical story can be seen on the Discovery Health Channel Show, Mystery Diagnosis. These are the airdates: April 9, 2007: 10:00 PM EST, 9:00 PM CST, 11:00 PM MST,10:00 PM PST (Repeated on April 15, 2007: 6:00 PM EST, 5:00 PM CST, 7:00 PM MST, 6:00 PM PST).

After these two airings, the show will be repeated periodically until the beginning of the next season. Also, the show will be aired periodically on the "regular" Discovery Channel later in the spring. My website will have updates on future air dates (http://www.edwardleigh.com).

Talk to doctor about colon cancer screening!

Posted at 8:40PM on Mar 27th 2007 by Edward Leigh

4. To Mr.Snow,
I am sorry that your cancer has returned. I pray that you have a full recovery from this.I have been a fan of yours for a long time. I enjoy watching you on TV.

James Mitchell

Posted at 8:39PM on Mar 27th 2007 by James Mitchell

5. Dear MR Snow,
I so sorry to hear about you cancer returning. I wanted to write and introduce myself. My name is Ramona Pitt. I have had an illeostmy since I was 17. I am now 49. I am a full time college student and I work fulltime. Even though I had to have my surgery for for a completely different reason I know the difficulties one goes throught with this type of thing. I also have liver problem but praise the Lord not cancer.I am praying that you will make a full recovery. I would love to hear how you are doing. My email address is : girlfriday58@comcast.net or if you feel up to writing a letter my address is :
Ramona Pitt
1150 Vultee Blvd. Apt. L106
Nashville,Tn 37211
May God Bless you,
Ramona Pitt

Posted at 9:46AM on Mar 29th 2007 by Ramona Pitt

6. Mr. Snow,

I too, am so sorry to hear of the cancer attacking your liver. You have a positive attitude. I believe attitude plays a big role in fighting cancer and all diseases.

You are in my prayers as all the others are, fighting this horrid disease. God bless, and take care. My blessings are with your family and friends as well.

Take care all! Jason

Posted at 8:42AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Jason Chambers



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