A malignant tumor found months ago was successfully treated with radiation therapy, doctor says
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Israel’s iron man revealed he underwent a successful treatment for prostate cancer, but had to hide it from the public, saying that it was necessary because Iran would have used the news against his country in a propaganda war.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 76, revealed his surgery in a lengthy social media post that accompanied the release of his annual health assessment, according to a story by The Times of Israel. He did not specify when he underwent the “targeted treatment,” but said that the problem was removed: “Thank God, I beat this, too.”
Hadassah Medical Center’s Prof. Aron Popovtzer confirmed in a video statement on Friday afternoon that Netanyahu had a tumor measuring 0.9 centimeters that was early-stage adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
Popovtzer said it was discovered “several months ago,” during routine monitoring following the Prime Minister’s December 2024 prostate removal surgery. The doctor stressed that such diseases are common among men of his age.
Still, Netanyahu was given the choice: follow up on the tumor or receive radiation treatment.
“Two and a half months ago,” the doctor said, “Netanyahu underwent the radiation treatment. “After the treatment, two and a half months later” — apparently recently, according to the doctor’s timeline — “the prime minister underwent a check including imaging and blood tests.”
“We can say based on the results of these tests that the disease has disappeared,” said Popovtzer, director of the Sharett Oncology Institute at Hadassah, where the prime minister underwent the treatment. “The prime minister will continue with routine follow-up.”
Netanyahu thanked “the doctors and the wonderful medical teams at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem” and urged all Israeli citizens: “Take care of your health. Get checked, and follow the doctors’ instructions.”
He ended with a Shabbat eve prayer “for the peace of our wounded in body and soul,” and sent them a “warm embrace” and wished for their speedy recovery.
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