A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The revelation that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer surgery and was later hospitalized in intensive care due to complications from that operation without President Joe Biden, Cabinet members or even his deputy knowing has put an intense spotlight on what staff knew when and why they did not inform government or military leaders or the public. Also that day, Austin’s senior staff, including chief of staff Kelly Magsamen, his senior military assistant, Lt. Gen. Ron Clark, the assistant defense secretary for public affairs, Chris Meagher, and Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, say they are informed of Austin’s hospitalization. Jan. 9: The Defense Department releases a statement from Austin’s doctors revealing he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and that the procedure on Dec. 22 was prostate surgery. The doctors’ statement says Austin was taken back to Walter Reed on Jan. 1 after he developed a urinary tract infection related to that surgery and was admitted to the ICU.

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Defense Secretary Austin resumes duty after medical procedure at Walter Reed
7 months ago

Defense Secretary Austin resumes duty after medical procedure at Walter Reed

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon, where he met with Kenya’s President William Ruto on Friday before leaving for the hospital. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III underwent a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday evening and and has resumed duty after transfering power to his deputy temporarily, the Pentagon’s press secretary …

What we know about Lloyd Austin’s third hospital stay
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What we know about Lloyd Austin’s third hospital stay

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Austin, a retired four-star general and the first Black secretary of defence, was …

Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care

Hindustan Times  

The Pentagon said Monday that privacy concerns contributed to the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer treatment, but that it found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing or obfuscation. "Nothing examined during this review demonstrated any indication of ill intent or an attempt to obfuscate," the Pentagon said in an unclassified summary of a review ordered by Austin's chief of …

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital after recent health scare
10 months, 1 week ago

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital after recent health scare

Hindustan Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after undergoing a procedure for a bladder problem, the latest health scare for the Pentagon chief just as he sought to move past a furor over his handling of complications from prostate-cancer surgery. Austin deals with bladder issue, apologizes for prostate cancer secrecyREUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo Austin, 70, “is recovering well …

A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and lack of White House notification
10 months, 1 week ago

A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and lack of White House notification

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — The revelation that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer surgery and was later hospitalized in intensive care due to complications from that operation without President Joe Biden, Cabinet members or even his deputy knowing has put an intense spotlight on what staff knew when and why they did not inform government or military leaders or the public. …

Defense Secretary Austin is hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
10 months, 1 week ago

Defense Secretary Austin is hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again Sunday to address a bladder issue as he continues to recover from prostate cancer and has transferred authorities to his deputy, the Pentagon said. At about 2:20 p.m. Sunday, he was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center “to be seen for symptoms suggesting an emergent …

Pentagon finishes review of Austin’s failure to tell Biden and other leaders about his cancer
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pentagon finishes review of Austin’s failure to tell Biden and other leaders about his cancer

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has completed its review of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ‘s failure last month to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about his hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer and how the notification process can be improved, but no other details were provided. Austin has been scrutinized for keeping secret his prostate cancer diagnosis in …

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Returns To Work At Pentagon After Hospitalization
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Returns To Work At Pentagon After Hospitalization

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returned to work at the Pentagon on Monday after nearly a month’s absence because of prostate cancer and was meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Austin’s lack of disclosure has prompted changes in federal guidelines and has triggered an internal Pentagon review and an inspector general review into his department’s …

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon after cancer surgery complications
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon after cancer surgery complications

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returned to work at the Pentagon on Monday after nearly a month’s absence because of prostate cancer and met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. “I feel good and am recovering well, but still recovering, and I appreciate all the good wishes that I have received thus far.” After that session, Austin went to …

Pentagon chief Austin’s cancer prognosis is ‘excellent,’ no further treatments needed, doctors say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pentagon chief Austin’s cancer prognosis is ‘excellent,’ no further treatments needed, doctors say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is excellent and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday. Austin is expected to return to work at the Pentagon on Monday, a defense official said on the condition of anonymity to share details …

US Defence chief Llyod Austin urged to testify before Congress on 'secret' hospitalisation
11 months ago

US Defence chief Llyod Austin urged to testify before Congress on 'secret' hospitalisation

Hindustan Times  

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, who was recently discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center, has been urged to testify before the House Committee on Armed Services on his recent 'secret' hospitalisation. US Defence chief Lloyd Austin was hospitalised due to complications from prostate cancer surgery Austin got discharged on Monday, January 15 after two-week of hospitalisation due to complications related to …

Lloyd Austin's aide demanded ambulance lights and sirens be turned off during medical emergency, 911 call reveals
11 months, 1 week ago

Lloyd Austin's aide demanded ambulance lights and sirens be turned off during medical emergency, 911 call reveals

Hindustan Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made several efforts to keep his January medical emergency a secret, a 911 call has revealed. Lloyd Austin speaks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington “Can I ask – can the ambulance not show up with lights and sirens?” the staffer said in the recording, obtained …

Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret
11 months, 1 week ago

Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital on Monday, after spending two weeks there to treat complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from senior Biden administration leaders and staff for weeks. Austin will be working from home as he recovers, and his doctors said he “progressed well throughout his stay and his strength …

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital
11 months, 1 week ago

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital

Al Jazeera  

Pentagon chief received treatment for an infection following surgery for prostate cancer. United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from hospital after spending two weeks there to treat complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from senior administration officials, including President Joe Biden. Austin, 70, was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on December …

Austin ordered strikes from hospital where he continues to get prostate cancer care, Pentagon says
11 months, 1 week ago

Austin ordered strikes from hospital where he continues to get prostate cancer care, Pentagon says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — From his hospital room, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin first orchestrated and then watched in real time as the U.S. retaliatory attack on Yemen-based Houthi militants unfolded Thursday night. Austin’s hospital-room leadership was the latest in a series of actions the defense chief has carried out from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he has been recovering from …

Biden says Austin still has his confidence, but not revealing hospitalization was lapse in judgment
11 months, 1 week ago

Biden says Austin still has his confidence, but not revealing hospitalization was lapse in judgment

Associated Press  

EMMAUS, Pennsylvania — President Joe Biden said Friday that it was a lapse in judgment for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin not to tell him about his hospitalization last week, but he still has confidence in his Pentagon chief. Speaking to reporters as he toured local businesses outside Allentown, Pennsylvania, Biden said “yes” when asked if it was a lapse in …

Amid firestorm created by Austin’s cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate
11 months, 1 week ago

Amid firestorm created by Austin’s cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations due to prostate cancer surgery set off a political firestorm, launched multiple reviews and triggered calls for his ouster. As a member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, a key national security adviser and a guardian of the use and maintenance of the country’s nuclear arsenal, Austin gives up some personal …

Pentagon watchdog launches review following Austin hospitalization
11 months, 1 week ago

Pentagon watchdog launches review following Austin hospitalization

CNN  

CNN — The Pentagon’s inspector general is launching a review of whether the Pentagon has the appropriate policies in place to ensure an effective transfer of power and duties following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations that were not immediately disclosed to the White House or other senior national security officials. The Inspector General’s office notified Austin, his deputy Kathleen Hicks, …

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary’s hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary’s hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from Day One to restore truth and transparency to the federal government — but now it’s facing a maelstrom of criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret for days, even from the White House. “We all recognize that this didn’t unfold the way it should have — …

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden’s administration pledged …

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalised due to complications from prostate cancer surgery: Report
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalised due to complications from prostate cancer surgery: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Pentagon has disclosed that Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalised since the beginning of January due to complications from prostate cancer surgery. The surgery reportedly caused infection and he had to be hospitalised at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a statement from his doctors released by The Pentagon said. Lloyd Austin was hospitalised since the beginning of January …

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Biden unaware till Tuesday
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Biden unaware till Tuesday

India TV News  

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, whose secret hospitalisation since New Year's Day sparked backlash, is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, the Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday. Austin's doctors revealed that he was admitted to Walter Reed Military Medical Center for prostate cancer, something that President Joe Biden, the White House, Congress and the public were unaware of for much of last …

US defence secretary had prostate cancer surgery, Biden was unaware until today
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US defence secretary had prostate cancer surgery, Biden was unaware until today

India Today  

US President Joe Biden did not learn that his defence secretary, Lloyd Austin, had prostate cancer until Tuesday, the White House said, minutes after it was disclosed to the public along with an infection that was also kept under wraps. "Nobody at the White House knew that Secretary Austin had prostate cancer until this morning, and the president was informed …

Austin kept prostate cancer, surgery complications a secret from everyone, even Biden
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Austin kept prostate cancer, surgery complications a secret from everyone, even Biden

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday. “Nobody at the White House knew that Secretary Austin had prostate cancer until this morning,” said John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman. When pressed on the …

Despite complications from surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has good prognosis after prostate cancer diagnosis
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Despite complications from surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has good prognosis after prostate cancer diagnosis

CNN  

CNN — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had surgery to treat prostate cancer in late December and later developed complications that landed him in intensive care, doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said Tuesday. His doctors say Austin, 70, was readmitted to the hospital on New Year’s Day after having minimally invasive surgery December 22 to remove prostate …

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer

CNN  

Washington CNN — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer and suffered complications that led to him being taken to hospital on New Year’s Day where he is still being treated, according to a statement Tuesday from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. ‘Nobody in the White House knew’ “Nobody in the White House knew that Secretary …

Lloyd Austin hospitalised for infection after prostate cancer surgery
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lloyd Austin hospitalised for infection after prostate cancer surgery

Al Jazeera  

Disclosure comes as Pentagon faces public backlash over its secrecy about US defence secretary’s hospitalisation. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalised since January 1 with a urinary tract infection after a December surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center says. The disclosure on Tuesday came after nearly a week of public backlash directed …

Pentagon reveals more about Austin’s secretive hospital stay and delay in telling Biden
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pentagon reveals more about Austin’s secretive hospital stay and delay in telling Biden

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been in the hospital since New Year’s Day. Ryan said Austin was placed in the hospital’s ICU “due to his medical needs, but then remained in that location in part due to hospital space considerations and privacy.” The Pentagon’s failure to disclose Austin’s hospitalization for days, including to Biden, the National Security Council …

The Pentagon adds new details about Austin’s secretive hospital stay and the delay in telling Biden
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Pentagon adds new details about Austin’s secretive hospital stay and the delay in telling Biden

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon released new details Sunday about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s continued hospitalization, saying he had a medical procedure Dec. 22, went home a day later and was admitted to intensive care Jan. 1 when he began experiencing severe pain. Ryan said Austin was placed in the hospital’s intensive care unit “due to his medical needs, but then …

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, hospitalised since January 1, 'recovering well'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, hospitalised since January 1, 'recovering well'

India Today  

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalised since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure. It was the department’s first acknowledgement that Austin had been admitted — five days earlier — to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Ryder said Friday that it’s not clear when Austin will be released from the hospital, but said the secretary …

Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, his press secretary said, in the Defense Department’s first acknowledgement that Austin had been admitted five days earlier to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said Friday that it was not clear when Austin …

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