Statement from Bridget Brink Regarding Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Successful Surgery, and Recovery
Statement from Bridget Brink Regarding Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Successful Surgery, and Recovery
This summer, during a routine doctor’s visit, Bridget Brink was diagnosed with early, Stage 1, breast cancer. Bridget’s doctor recommended surgery, which took place this week as an outpatient procedure. Thanks to an amazing care team of doctors, the surgery successfully removed the cancer. Her recovery will not require chemotherapy.
Statement from Bridget Brink:
“Although health matters are private, as a candidate for public office, I felt an obligation to disclose this publicly. For 28 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, I have held a Class 1 medical clearance which has allowed me to work in our toughest environments around the world – including serving for three years as the first female Ambassador in a war zone. My overall health is excellent and I’ve always made it a priority. Over the summer, I found out I had Stage 1 breast cancer. Although this is news no one ever wants to hear, I am so grateful it was detected early, that I have an amazing care team of doctors, and that the cancer has been removed. I want to thank my family, friends, and our community for such love, care, and support. I am recovering well and the experience only makes me more determined to continue this fight for our future — because we’ve got to make sure that everyone has access to good, affordable health care.”
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