Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee undergoes surgery to treat cancer
Jack Birle
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Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) underwent surgery Monday for a “serious but curable form of cancer” after announcing the diagnosis last month.
Kildee’s office confirmed the surgery to remove the “small cancerous tumor found in his tonsil” and said he would remain hospitalized for the next few days as he recovered.
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“This afternoon, the Congressman had a surgery to remove a small cancerous tumor found in his tonsil. He is expected to remain at George Washington University Hospital for the next several days as a part of the normal recovery process. Later in the week, the Congressman is expected to continue his recovery at home,” Kildee’s office said.
“The Congressman is thankful to have caught his cancer diagnosis early and appreciates the care of his great team of doctors,” the statement continued.
The Michigan Democrat announced he had been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in March. His office also confirmed he would miss some votes in the House this week as he recovers from the surgery.
“Because of his surgery and recovery time, the Congressman will be missing votes in the U.S. House of Representatives. During this time, the Congressman will be submitting written statements for the record to the House Clerk for any missed recorded votes, to keep his constituents updated on his positions. The Congressman’s district office and Washington, D.C. office remain open and able to assist constituents,” Kildee’s office said in a statement.
“The Congressman, his wife Jennifer and the Kildee family have been touched by all the kind notes and well wishes since his diagnosis. The Congressman thanks his constituents and colleagues in Congress for their continued support,” the statement said.
Kildee currently serves as the co-chair of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee and has served in the House of Representatives since 2013.
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Another Democratic congressman, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), is undergoing treatment for a form of cancer, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Raskin announced the diagnosis in December 2022 and said in February 2023 that the treatment was halfway complete.