In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-15) shared news of his diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Thompson Statement on Cancer Diagnosis pic.twitter.com/hk5SflOSVj
— Glenn “GT” Thompson (@CongressmanGT) December 5, 2023
The 64-year-old Thompson, 64 appears to still be running for reelection in 2024 in the wake of the diagnosis, according to his campaign website. The 15th Congressional District covers much of north-central Pennsylvania, including Armstrong, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union, Venango and Warren counties.
Thompson was first elected to the U.S. House in 2008 and currently serves as chair of the House Agriculture Committee, as well as on the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Reaction from his colleagues in Washington and around the Commonwealth was swift.
I’m praying for my colleague & friend “G.T.” and his family. https://t.co/arcno1penU
— Congressman Dwight Evans🟧 (@RepDwightEvans) December 5, 2023
I’m praying for my friend and Pennsylvania colleague, @CongressmanGT, and his family. We are with you. https://t.co/eYpz9LPXWs
— Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸 (@RepBrianFitz) December 5, 2023
GT is one of the strongest fighters I know.
I’m praying for his quick and swift recovery. https://t.co/vYkGZqICH5
— Guy Reschenthaler (@GReschenthaler) December 5, 2023
GT Thompson is a fighter through and through. Alice and I are praying for him and his family as he fights – and beats – this disease. https://t.co/XOmxRtr0n1
— John Joyce, M.D. (@RepJohnJoyce) December 5, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with @GT_TeamGT after his diagnosis. We wish him a speedy recovery. https://t.co/KWhbqhUxMf
— PA GOP (@PAGOP) December 5, 2023
Sad to hear my friend GT Thompson has been diagnosed with cancer. GT’s a fighter—he’ll keep working hard for Pennsylvania as he takes on this new battle.
Join me in praying for him & his family. I know firsthand that prayers work. Jennifer & I wish him a quick & easy recovery. https://t.co/i7NxNXk7L1
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) December 5, 2023
Join me in praying for GT! We know he is a fighter and great Pennsylvanian. Cancer doesnt stand a chance against him. https://t.co/Wy3JzctYPL
— Dave McCormick (@DaveMcCormickPA) December 5, 2023
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