From my own experience, and watching others with serious medical situations, I believe top government officials should step aside, temporarily.
Pain means pain meds, which alter the mind. Not to mention the distraction, etc.
Taxpayers deserve full attention.
I appreciate your view. I think it may depend on how he actually responds.
My sister had very rare breast cancer diagnosed at StIII, but continued to be her A self until the last few months out of the 3 years she fought. Only somewhat did the chemo treatments drag her down for a few days, then she was up and at ‘em.