U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris Has Surgery

CBS (AP) ^ | 7/17/2006 | Staff

[wjersey]

S. Rep. Katherine Harris was "resting comfortably" at her home Monday after surgery to remove an ovarian mass, her office said.

Harris, a Florida Republican who is running for the U.S. Senate, underwent the procedure at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, her office said. Spokesman Gerry Fritz declined to answer questions about the surgery, citing Harris' wish for privacy.

An earlier statement from her office said the mass was to be biopsied and removed in a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical procedure.

Harris' Senate campaign has been plagued by problems, and she trails Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson by more than 30 points in most polls.

Fundraising has been slow, GOP leaders tried to find another candidate, and she has received more attention for her association with a corrupt defense contractor who gave her $32,000 in illegal campaign contributions than she has on the issues.

On Friday, her office disclosed that she gave her campaign more than $3 million to run for Senate, but then took back $100,000 to finish renovating her "historic home" in Washington, D.C.

Harris had announced on national television that she would spend $10 million of her own money on the race, but a press release Friday referred to the money as a loan.

Also last week, she lost much of her core campaign staff for the second time since getting in the race last summer. Her campaign manager, Glenn Hodas, resigned after three months on the job, saying Harris was uncontrollable. He was the third person to hold the position.

[marc costanzo]

>>Even when under the knife the lib reporter can't help but take a shot at KH.<<

It is to be expected from ALL Liberals and Lefties, for they have no decency !

[fatima]

She has my prayers JulieRNR21.

[tiredoflaundry]

Please join me in praying that the mass was benign and she will recover quickly.

Amen!

[RNO1]

Thanks for posting this information...Got up a while a go...Been channel surfing to try and find out how things went...My prayers are with her and her family today...I plan on calling her office today with good wishes...I just hope the news is good...God Bless You Katherine.....Wes

[Dinah Lord]

Praying for the best possible outcome for Ms. Harris. May God be with her and watch over her as she awaits the results of this test.

[Joe Brower]

From JulieRNR21's post #10:

For anyone who would like to send our Katherine 'Get Well Wishes'....this is the best address to use:

Rep. Katherine Harris
PO Box 25187
Sarasota, FL 34277

[davisfh]

Thanks, Julie. She is in our thoughts and prayers.

[Coop]

Thanks, Julie. I am joining you in prayer for her well being.

[JulieRNR21]

Your prayers are very much appreciated.
I have sent a copy of this thread to Katherine.

[potlatch]

Bump Julie!

[fatima]

We will pray on the air tom.Tell her she has many who admire and support her.

[JulieRNR21]

I just found this information in a news report:

"It's very encouraging that she went home the same day and, hopefully, it means she has an excellent prognosis for a full recovery," said Dr. Andrew Berchuck, chief of the obstetrics and gynecology department at the Duke University School of Medicine.

Berchuck, who was not involved in Harris' care, said it would be "very unusual" for a patient who underwent Harris' type of surgery to be released the same day if doctors believed she had cancer.

Harris' office had previously described the surgery as preventive and a "minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical procedure."

A typical procedure involves the removal of the ovary and fallopian tube, Berchuck said. If the growth appears smooth, a preliminary examination could immediately give doctors reasonable confidence that it is benign and a final biopsy could be completed in four to seven days.

[tiredoflaundry]

Berchuck, who was not involved in Harris' care, said it would be "very unusual" for a patient who underwent Harris' type of surgery to be released the same day if doctors believed she had cancer.

That was my thought. I'll keep praying !

[MinuteGal]

Thanks for the update, Julie. Will be praying for positive diagnosis.

Leni

[potlatch]

Prayer bump Julie!

[JulieRNR21]

I just got this email about Katherine Harris. (Apologies for any double pings....I'm using several ping lists)

Hi Julie:

I've attended a "Candidates Breakfast" today. This "breakfast" featured candidates for various offices...You would have enjoyed it...

Several of us asked the host about Katherine Harris' status. To our surprise, the host said that Katherine will tell us herself how she's doing in person.

Katherine popped in, shook hands with everyone, & then told us that "with the help of a good doctor & a good God, I'm doing fine -- thank you for all your cards and prayers..." She then told us that the next day, after the surgery, she voted, and her life went back to normal...That was great news!

Then, Katherine spoke for quite some time telling us the difference between herself and Nelson, and how inaccurate the H-T (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) is.
Her presentation was TOPS!

[B Knotts]

Prayer BUMP

[CremeSaver]

Oh thank goodness. This is very good news. :0)

[tiredoflaundry]

That is great news!

[ThreePuttinDude]

That's some great news, thanks Julie