Posted on 07/07/2006 4:35:51 PM PDT by llevrok
Tampa, Florida - Congresswoman Katherine Harris will visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. on Monday, July 10th to undergo pre-operative testing to remove an ovarian mass. The preventative surgery is scheduled for July 17th at Walter Reed.
Harris' doctor, Dr. John Eisold, attending physician to Congress said Harris' condition is low-risk for malignancy. The mass will be removed by the use of a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical procedure. A biopsy will be performed following the surgery to establish if the mass is malignant or benign, and will determine the course for any subsequent treatment.
“I know I am in good hands with the doctors at Walter Reed and am looking forward to a speedy recovery and returning to my duties in Congress and hitting the campaign trail. I hope that women across the state of Florida and our nation will take this opportunity to ask their doctors about ovarian cancer risks, as well as ask them about breast cancer, and general women's health issues. It is vitally important for women of all ages to get annual physical exams, eat well, exercise, and follow the advice of their doctor,” Harris said.
Harris Press Release
Prayers being offered up for Ms. Harris.
Sorry to hear of Katherine's health issue, prayers raised, cards in the mail, thanks for the address.
Good idea, Julie. And we'll be sending some prayers for good health.
I'll do that today!
Prayers for Katherine Harris and that the procedure is successful.
The Doctors are ever hopeful it is benign. So I'll stand on that, and pray for her.
I've had two of those removed, and neither were malignant..Praise the lord.
sw
Katherine, you will be fine.
It is your destiny to be Florida's next senator. . . and it is our citizen destiny to have the real deal representation that only you can provide.
So, there...from my mouth to God's ears. Be well, heal fast! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers going up for Congresswoman Katherine Harris. God's protection for Congresswoman Harris ...God's comfort for her family. Praying the surgery is successful and she is returned to health
Blessings,
trussell
If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.
Prayers for Katherine.
My sincerest best wishes and prayers for a complete recovery.
"I didn't realize there is an attending physician to Congress"
Me either! I know they get "gubment medical care" through the US military physicians at any base, but I didn't know they had a doc assigned.
Prayers up for Katherine. I hope it's nothing at all and best wishes for her speedy recovery so she can kick Nelson's ass this fall.
Congresswoman Katherine Harris sent me this email for Freepers:
Thanks...........
I so appreciate the prayer cover. I will be fine. It's all in God's Hands. Couldn't be in a better spot.
Katherine
Thank you, Julie, for sharing that with us. She is a real trooper. She needs her own screen name so we can tell her personally. :D Prayers for her healing.
Thoughts and prayers to Kathrine and the Harris family.
Prayin' for Katherine Harris.
5.56mm
Thank you for ping julie & the thread llevrok..
Prayers for the dear lady for healing & for emotional strength to face yet another challenge.
Prayers for Katherine. May she recover very quickly as she has a senate seat to win! :0) God bless you, Congresswoman Harris.
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