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Statement by Dr. William M. Lukash on Mrs. Ford's health [Speeches by Others]
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Statement by Dr. William M. Lukash on Mrs. Ford's health [Speeches by Others]
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White House Press Releases (Ford Administration)
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Ford, Betty, 1918-2011
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1974-10-31
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Digitized from Box 4 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
October 31, 1974
Office of the White House Press Secretary
NOTICE TO THE PRESS
STATEMENT BY DR. WILLIAM M. LUKASH
Mrs. Betty Ford has just completed five weeks of convalescence
following surgery for breast cancer. During this period, special
diagnostic studies and physical examinations have not identified
any clinical evidence of residual cancer. Because two of the 30
lymph glands removed at surgery had revealed the presence of
malignant cells, one cannot be entirely certain that undetected
microscopic malignancy has not spread to other areas. For this
reason, it has been decided that the First Lady will be treated
with chemotherapy to insure more inclusive treatment against any
possible remaining cancer. It is anticipated that this therapy
will allow her to continue all normal activities as wife, mother
and First Lady. Mrs. Ford's progress to date has been excellent
and her outlook for prolonged good health is extremely favorable.
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