Republican Congressman Greg Murphy reveals brain tumor, to miss House sessions for operation.
"After undergoing various exams and checks, I've been diagnosed with a brain tumor named pituitary macroadenoma. It's believed to be non-cancerous, but due to its size and capacity to disrupt essential brain parts, doctors plan to operate and remove it. My outlook is positive, and I aim to return to work full-time soon. This recent diagnosis joins a list of many others I've encountered throughout my career as a doctor. I have full confidence in my medical team to help cure me and restore my health."
Murphy, a Republican representative for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District, shares this information through social media. Having joined the House in 2019, Murphy continued practicing medicine, seeing patients occasionally. This absence reduces the Republican majority now led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who oversees 216 Republican members and 213 Democratic ones. Upcoming elections may restore this discrepancy.
He admits being a doctor, "taking care of thousands of patients" during the last three decades, but now it's his turn to be a patient.
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During his time away from Congress for the medical operation, Murphy's medical team will be his main focus. Due to his temporary absence, the Republican majority in the House will be slightly impacted.
Source: edition.cnn.com
