Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife Casey is now free of breast cancer.
‘After going through both treatment and surgery for breast cancer she is now considered cancer free,’ the Florida governor said in a video released to Twitter.
‘There are no words to express how truly blessed, grateful and humbled I am to hear the words cancer free. To those who are in the fight, know there is hope. Have faith and stay strong,’ the Florida first lady added.
Casey, 41, first revealed her diagnosis in October. Inspired by his wife’s battle, DeSantis has proposed increasing the state’s budget for cancer research by 60 percent, bringing the total to $100 million.
‘For all the woman who are going through breast cancer right now, you can overcome this. I know it’s very difficult, but my wife is proof-positive,’ the governor said.
‘She still has more to do but I’m confident she’s gonna make a full recovery,’ he continued.
In recent months, Casey, a former television host who plays a visible role in her husband’s administration, has been making visits to children’s hospitals and cancer centers, discussing the importance of early screening and bolstering the spirits of cancer patients undergoing chemo.
Casey, 41, first revealed her diagnosis in October
Casey married the now-governor in 2010 and the couple has three children: Madison, five, Mason, three, and Maime, one
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DeSantis’ funding initiative needs the approval of the state legislature, which is currently considering the 2022-23 budget for Florida.
Casey married the now-governor in 2010 and the couple has three children: Madison, five, Mason, three, and Maime, one.
‘All of you have had thoughts and prayers that have been given to my family and my wife, I just wanted to let you know thank you for doing that it’s lifted her spirits it’s made a tremendous difference,’ DeSantis said.
The governor, 43, is considered a top GOP contender for the presidential nomination. He has refused to say whether he would back down from a run if Donald Trump were to run again, causing friction in their once air-tight alliance.
Inspired by his wife’s battle, DeSantis has proposed increasing the state’s budget for cancer research by 60 percent, bringing the total to $100 million
Most recently, DeSantis has garnered headlines for saying this week he rejected a request from President Biden to send up Florida National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. for added protection during the State of the Union.
He later said he snoozed through Biden’s Tuesday address and heckled a group of college students for wearing masks.
‘You do not have to wear those masks. I mean, please take them off,’ DeSantis said during a speech at the University of South Florida. ‘Honestly it’s not doing anything and we’ve gotta stop with this COVID theater.’
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