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.

[Texasforever]

I sure hope the biopsy is good news. She is having a very bad time and could use some good news for once.

[capt. norm]

My prayers for a speedy recovery for a valiant lady.

[CremeSaver]

I do too. Prayers for our Katherine.

[dodger]

I have ever admired Katherine Harris and wish her well. I also think it is now an excell time to cast off the Sneate race.

[corkoman]

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

Despicable. Go Kate Go.

[DC Bound]

My wife just had that. If it was truly "minimally invasive" then she'll be on her feet in a few days, and campaigning in a week.

[Faith]

Holy Father,

We pray for complete healing for Katherine and all Your finest blessings upon her. Help her to fill every purpose You have for her life. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

[shelly38]

I just sent her a online Get Well wish through her campaign site.

[JulieRNR21]

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

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

[OldFriend]

Wishing Ms. Harris well. She certainly has learned exactly who her friends are......very disappointing indeed.

[LUV W]

Prayers for Katherine. May God hold her close in His mighty arms...and give her strength and comfort.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Prayers for a full recovery.

[potlatch]

Yes, I will certainly pray for that Julie.

[JulieRNR21]

Joe,

Would you please ping your FL List to my Post #10?

[Always Right]

A very classy lady. Prayers that everything turns out OK.

[flaglady47]

Katherine, get back in fighting form ASAP, and then go get em on the campaign trail. I have full faith in your stamina, determination, and ability to go for the gold. Hang tough!

[MinuteGal]

She has to be a wreck waiting for the results of the biopsy. I'm with her in spirit at this time.....and praying for a positive outcome.

Leni

[marc costanzo]

>>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 <<

I long have had this address, thank you . .

[marc costanzo]

>>Katherine, get back in fighting form ASAP, and then go get em on the campaign trail. I have full faith in your stamina, determination, and ability to go for the gold. Hang tough!<<

Yes, stay strong, and do what is Wise !

[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

[Joe Brower]

Good news, Julie. Thanks for the update!

[RNO1]

Thanks for the good news...I had a feeling that every thing was going to turn out right...My wife several years ago had a large growth...We pretty well knew after the surgery that it was OK...Even though we still had to wait...When she went home right afterwords....Then I felt very good about it...She does not have to tell us how wrong the Sarasota Newspaper is....Just need to read it once....LOL

[Dinah Lord]

Yaaaay, God!

This sounds like really good news for Ms. Harris.

Prayers continue for the best possible outcome - in the election and in life!

Cheers - Dinah

[goresalooza]

Julie, thanks for the update...and congrats to Katherine! This is great news.

[JulieRNR21]

Thanks for your prayers....please read my post #36.

Thanks be to God from Whom all blessing flow!
We learned today that Katherine is doing well!

[potlatch]

That is very good news Julie, thanks for pinging.

[JulieRNR21]

Harris campaigns in TCoast days after surgery

By Daphne Duret
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Saturday, July 22, 2006

STUART — U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris showed up in Martin County today asking supporters for their help in her bid for the U.S. Senate.

"There's so much at stake right now, I can't stop," Harris told the several dozen who attended a reception for the congresswoman at the Knights of Columbus.


Harris' visit to the Treasure Coast comes just five days after she had surgery to remove an ovarian mass. It is the third time the Republican from Longboat Key has visited the area in her campaign to win the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat. The winner will challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Melbourne, in the November election.

The three other GOP candidates in the Sept. 5 primary are Will McBride, an Orange County attorney; Peter Monroe, a Pinellas County developer; and Adm. LeRoy Collins Jr., a retired naval officer.

Before beginning her speech, she shook hands with every person in the room thanking them for being there.

Then she asked Martin County's Republican leaders to ignore the polls, which most show her trailing Nelson by more than 30 points.

She spoke to the crowd for more than half an hour.

Regarding the war in the Middle East, she said she supported Israel's fight against Hezbollah.

On the topic of the nation's domestic immigration policy, she said she supports strict guidelines, but said sending all illegal immigrants back to their native countries and asking them to reapply to reenter the United States was unrealistic.

Harris thanked them for their concern over her health and reminded them that she returned to the House floor a day after surgery and voted in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

The vote fell short of the two-thirds majority it would have needed to pass to the Senate.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2006/07/22/0722harrisfeed.html

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks for the update, Julie, and prayers for a speedy recovery.

[marc costanzo]

>>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!<<

This is very good news !

Sorry I was so late in replying, but this room were I am working online from is a scorcher in the afternoon .
Tempertures were 106 degrees in the shade this Saturday,
here in Woodland Hills . .