Posted on 02/03/2026 5:58:38 AM PST by MtnClimber
Notes In Absentia
I want again to thank everyone for the wonderful expressions of concern and reassurance that I have received from listeners and readers.
In response to inquiries, and some quite detailed questions and advice, here is a brief update concerning my current temporary absence.
As I wrote, the removal of a cancerous lung mucinous adenoma carcinoma along with the lower right lung lobe roughly a month ago was successful.
But a post-op aneurism/bleed soon developed. That required a quick second reentry operation into the lung to stop the hemorrhaging—adding considerable time under anesthesia and requiring about five blood transfusions.
As a result, over the last 30 days, I developed low red blood counts, fatigue, and bouts of arterial fibrillation. All that has sort of slowed my recovery.
This type of nonsmoker’s lung cancer has a rare genetic/mutation profile. And it seems to recur about 40% of the time in the general lung area—even when, as in my case, the removed and biopsied lymph nodes, along with adjacent vascular/pleural samples, were all negative.
And the pre-op PET scan shows no signs of malignancy outside the lower right lung lobe.
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy are said to be not particularly effective against this rare sort of tumor mutation. But they can offer a 5%-10% edge in stopping recurrence.
So I’ll do a cost-benefit analysis, depending on how quickly I regain energy, to determine whether to start the preventative drug regimens.
The bottom line is that I’m hoping to come back as soon as possible. But I don’t know exactly when I’ll be back to near normal.
In the meantime, I hope to post things now and then on days when I feel better.
Sincerely—and again thanks to everyone!
Victor Davis Hanson
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The bottom line is that I’m hoping to come back as soon as possible. But I don’t know exactly when I’ll be back to near normal.
The latest on the Prof Hanson health scare, with some detail.
FR Index of his articles: Victor Davis Hanson on FR
Town Hall: Victor Davis Hanson on Town Hall
American Greatness: Victor Davis Hanson on American Greatness
His website: Victor Davis Hanson The Sword of Perseus
One of his sponsors' website: The Daily Signal
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Lung cancer is rough. It’s especially rough when the person did everything right in regards to smoking…and it still happens.
He is in my prayers.
God speed.
Get well Victor Davis Hanson, I think you’re one of the most intelligent people in the world.
Be well! You’re a tremendous benefit to millions and our sicko society.
Youngest daughter - dead from leukemia.
His mother.
His maternal aunt.
Was Hanson a non-smoker?
Hanson was a non-smoker.
Prayers up VDH. 🙏
🙏 VDH. Take lots of time. Heal.
Just crawl off and retire somewhere. Somewhere where they have no electricity for your computer.
Why would you say that? Do you have an issue with Mr. Hanson or his stances on issues? That seemed like a rather bald and seemingly hostile way to state your case, suggesting he "just crawl off and retire somewhere".
I may be misinterpreting hostility towards him in your post, so I was curious...
Prayers up for a truly great American.
Thank you for posting this. He’s a great man and has a lot on his plate now. Looks like he’ll take it as it comes which is smart and not try to bite off anything more very soon that would add more stress to his recovery. We do say he’s the smartest man we have in the country...I graduated from high school a year after he was born and I have more stress than I want, trying to keep up with minor ailments - treatments and appointments..God granted him great stamina...think of how long he’s been getting the conservative message across!!! What a guy!
Mr. Handon has my deepest sympathies and compassion. I have an inkling as to what he’s going through.
May he heal quickly and without incident. It feels like forever and the depression can be hell, things feel hopeless, but keep on keeping on. One day at a time.
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He didn’t mention the type of mutation he has, but lately the docs are making tremendous inroads regarding long term suppression of many types of cancers. I hope his strength grows and he has many years of productive and enlightening commentary. Of course, prayers are necessary.
Especially rough for someone who makes his living talking.
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