"Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Hospitalized for Prostate Cancer Treatment and Emergent Bladder Issue, Pentagon Confirms"
TL;DR
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue. He is retaining the functions and duties of his office, with the Deputy Secretary prepared to assume them if required. Updates on his condition will be provided as soon as possible.
Topics:top-newshealth-government#deputy-secretary-of-defense#health-government#medical-emergency#pentagon#secretary-of-defense#walter-reed-national-military-medical-center
- Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Department of Defense
- Defense Secretary Austin taken to hospital and administration officials notified, Pentagon says CNN
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer. USA TODAY
- Lloyd Austin hospitalized with "emergent bladder issue," Pentagon says Axios
- Defense Sec. Austin back in hospital ahead of busy travel week: Pentagon officials Fox News
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Department of Defense