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Statement by William M. Lukash, M.D. on Mrs. Ford's physical examination
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Statement by William M. Lukash, M.D. on Mrs. Ford's physical examination
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Ford, Betty, 1918-2011
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1976-12-02
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Digitized from Box 34 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library FOR IMMEDIAT RELEASE December 2, 1976 Office of the White House Press Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT BY WILLIAM M. LUKASH, M.D. REAR ADMIRAL, USN. Mrs. Ford today completed a comprehensive medical examination at Bethesda Naval Hospital. She has been undergoing routine medical examinations every four months since she underwent breast surgery for cancer on September 28, 1974. Mrs. Ford completed a two-year course of cancer chemotherapy last month and today's examination was somewhat more extensive in connection with the completion of this two-year course. Today's physical examination included blood tests, X-rays, bone scans and mammography. Dr. William Fouty, Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, who performed her surgery, reported that the preliminary findings show no indication of cancer recurrence. The X-rays did indicate some minimal progression of her arthritis condition and it is anticipated that she will continue to have periods of discomfort. Mrs. Ford is very pleased with the results of today's examination and is looking forward to maintaining an active schedule. # # #