Posted 2/1/2024, 1:59:00 PM
Defense Secretary Austin Apologizes for Delayed Disclosure of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
- Austin apologized for not disclosing his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment to Biden and others sooner
- Austin was diagnosed in early December, had surgery on December 22, and was hospitalized in early January
- Austin said he should have been more transparent and communicated better about his health issue
- The handling of Austin's illness raised questions about transparency and communication in the Biden administration
- Austin vowed to "set a better example" on the public health issue of prostate cancer screening and treatment