Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Successfully Undergoes Double Mastectomy
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, a Democrat, underwent a double mastectomy after concerns were raised during a routine medical examination. She expects to make a full recovery and thanked her family for their support. The surgery took place less than a week after Coleman and Gov. Andy Beshear were sworn in for their second terms. Coleman, who has a significant family history of cancer, made the decision to have the surgery. Gov. Beshear expressed his support for Coleman, calling her a critical part of his administration. Coleman, a former teacher and school administrator, has been an advocate for education and rural economic development.