Flashpoint Flashback: North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis
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Flashpoint is still on break due to the Olympics in Tokyo, but we're going to bring you another Flashpoint Flashback. This week, it's Ben Thompson's interview with North Carolina. Sen. Thom Tillis in May. 

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Weeks after surgery to remove prostate cancer, Sen. Thom Tillis is already back at work in Washington.

"I feel great. Came out of surgery with the typical post-operative challenges. But that lasted for about a week," Tillis said, in a recent interview with Wake Up Charlotte anchor Ben Thompson.

Tillis and Thompson both share family histories of prostate cancer, which is a leading risk factor.

 

Tillis says his high-profile job has helped keep him focused.  He chose surgery over other, less aggressive treatment options like radiation or hormone therapy.

"Quite honestly, part of it had to do with my official duties. I had to find one I was willing to accept the risk of the side effects, but also be able to do it within the contours of a tough schedule."

Tillis said his wife Susan and other family members were still processing the news when he started making an action plan.

"I was already in project mode to figure out how we'll beat this. But it took my wife and some of the family members a bit more time," Tillis said.

Keep reading: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/thom-tillis-prostate-cancer-health-diagnosis-update/275-895c0845-27cc-4e6d-9731-6003f557b905

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