The Sunday afternoon announcement came just weeks after Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and hospitalized for a procedure.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was transported to the hospital Sunday afternoon to be seen for « symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue, » the Pentagon said in a statement.
« The Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have been notified, » Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said. « Additionally, White House and Congressional notifications have occurred. »
The Sunday afternoon announcement came just weeks after Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early December and hospitalized on Dec.
