Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will have a prostate cancer operation in Bogotá on Wednesday, he announced today, after discovering a benign tumor last week.
In a speech today, accompanied by his wife, he said will spend a few das at the clinic after the operation but will not abandon his duties as president.
“Fortunately, the cancer was discovered in time,” he said. “But I want to make sure all Colombians have examinations to prevent these diseases.”
President Santos said one of his brothers had the same illness and was able to overcome. He also confirmed that he would be gong to Peru for the South America-Arab Summit (ASPA).
“My doctors have been clear, the situation does not compromise my physical or mental state,” he said.
The president’s doctor said his tumor is isolated and the process will not require chemotherapy or radiation.
“The president is in great health. And if things to as they should, he will be back to his regular job soon.”
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