Ovarian Tumor: Katherine Harris to enter hospital next week

WTSP / News 10 Tampa Bay ^ | 7/7/06

[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

[JulieRNR21]

Katherine has often told me how much Freepers' prayers and notes sustained her during the aftermath of election 2000 when she followed Florida's election laws under tremendous pressure.

Her Faith is very strong. She has a positive attitude and she believes in the healing power of prayer!


You can send her a note at this address:


Friends of Katherine Harris
P.O. Box 25397
Tampa, Florida 33622

[Pegita]

Joining you in prayer for this gallant lady, floriduh voter ...

Unto You, O Lord, we return with thanksgiving that You are the Great Physician. May it be, Merciful Father, that You will delight our hearts that all will be well with Katherine. May she feel the power of prayer that falls upon her and may she be comforted by the Assurance of Your Presence. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, may it be thus, O Lord, may it be thus, Amen ...

[JulieRNR21]

Thank you , Pegita for your beautiful prayer.

Please see my posts #74 & 81

[Pegita]

Thanks, Julie ... what an inspirational lady ... continuing in prayer ...

[shelly38]

Katherine will beat this ... just like she'll beat Nelson
in Nov, which will be double victory!!

My prayers are with you for an excellent recovery.

(Shelly,Massachusetts)

[Judith Anne]

Prayers for Katherine Harris and best wishes for a speedy smooth recovery!

[davisfh]

Thanks, Julie. Katherine Harris is one of my favorite people and you can bet that she will be in my prayers.

F. Davis

[crabbie]

she has my prayers.

[Dinah Lord]

Thanks Julie for giving us this heads up.

Ms. Harris - I lit a candle for you at the Cathedral of St Francis in Santa Fe NM. There's a beautiful statue of St. Kateri outside the Cathedral - thought it especially significant given your first name. Lifting you up to God as you go through this challenge.

Cheers - Dinah

[JulieRNR21]

I will be sending Congresswoman Harris a link to this thread so she can read your good wishes and prayers.

Your prayer support means a great deal to her.

She has a strong faith and has placed herself in God's Hands.

[desherwood7]

My prayers go to Rep.Harris. May her recovery be quick!