| Tony Snow Blindsided By Cancer Return, Prayers Of Nation With Him By Staff Mar 27, 2007 |
Press Secretary Tony Snow, the much respected and beloved newsman turned White House spokesperson during one of the most difficult times ever facing any administration, has unforunately received the much dreaded news that he was once again under attack from cancer. Tony Snow has worked tirelessly throughout his career, and won a reputation as a balanced, honest, straightforward and trustworthy individual that average people understood and believed. Snow has also been a mighty defender of the Bush administration during what is probably one of the nation's most difficult times in history, and has won the respect of his peers in both the media and government for his ability to balance his responses and put forward his case. Word is that when the White House staff learned of his condition, they all were in tears. Snow is now in consultations with doctors, according to reports, and plans to "pursue as aggressively as possible" this latest round of cancer. The press secretary had felt a pain in his side, and tests found a small growth on his abdomen about the size of a small fingertip. Snow announced he would be having surgery to remove it, and cheerfully said he planned to be out of the office for about 6 weeks. Snow's wife Jill, whom he credits along with his children and family with pulling through the last round of cancer, was by his side with his loving family around him, as doctors informed Snow that the cancer he had so valiantly fought off some 3 years before had returned, and had been detected in his liver. The administration is making a determination as to next steps in light of this most recent bad news for President Bush. Tony's mom died of the same Cancer he currently is suffering with. The prayers of the staff at The Post Chronicle are with Tony Snow and our President in this most difficult time. |
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