INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Indiana first lady Susan Bayh had surgery Tuesday to remove a tumor related to a form of brain cancer.
The tumor was a malignant glioblastoma, the cancer that Ted Kennedy and Beau Biden fought and that John McCain is currently battling, according to a longtime spokesperson for Evan Bayh.
Susan was the first lady of Indiana from 1989-1997, when her husband, Evan, was governor.
He posted about the surgery Tuesday on his Facebook page:
Sen. Joe Donnelly released a statement, saying:
On behalf of Hoosiers, we are praying for a full recovery for our former First Lady Susan Bayh. She exemplifies courage, grace, love of family, and devotion to country. Please keep her and the Bayh family in your prayers. –Joe
— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) May 22, 2018
The following statement was released by John Zody, Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party:
"We are keeping Susan, Evan, Beau and Nick in our thoughts and prayers as Mrs. Bayh undergoes treatment. The Bayhs are part of the Indiana Democratic family, and have shared their lives with Hoosiers. As they continue through this period, we will send them well wishes and positive thoughts -- and we know Senator and Mrs. Bayh would like all of us to congratulate the boys on their college graduation this week."
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett tweeted:
"Our thoughts and fervent prayers are with former Indiana First Lady Susan Bayh. During this difficult time, we send all of our love and unconditional support to Susan, Evan, Beau and Nick"
In 2015, Susan Bayh had surgery to remove a benign tumor in Washington, D.C. At the time, she reported headaches for about 2 1/2 weeks before a scan found a plum-sized tumor.
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Evan Bayh served as a United States Senator from Indiana following his term as governor.
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