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Victor Davis Hanson Updates Recovery After Lung Cancer Surgery

1/16/2026

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Victor Davis Hanson, a 72-year-old senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, provided an update on his recovery after undergoing lung cancer surgery on December 30, 2025.
During recovery, he experienced an arterial bleed that necessitated an additional surgery.
Lymph nodes and tissue samples tested negative for malignancy.
He thanked his medical team and supporters for their encouragement.
He aims to return to work soon, though he remains fatigued and weak.

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Victor Davis Hanson, a 72-year-old senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, provided an update on his recovery after undergoing lung cancer surgery on December 30, 2025.
During recovery, he experienced an arterial bleed that necessitated an additional surgery.
Lymph nodes and tissue samples tested negative for malignancy.
He thanked his medical team and supporters for their encouragement.
He aims to return to work soon, though he remains fatigued and weak.