Victor Davis Hanson, a respected senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, is set to undergo a significant surgical procedure next week. The news was disclosed during his regular program, "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words," where he shared the culmination of a nine-month medical odyssey that had puzzled both Hanson and his doctors.
The surgical intervention, scheduled for Tuesday at Stanford Medical Center, follows an extended period during which Hanson and his medical team grappled with an elusive health condition. The 71-year-old conservative historian and commentator has been a visible presence in political discourse, and changes in his health did not go unnoticed by his audience.
Over the past several months, Hanson's viewers observed a distinct hoarseness in his voice and recurrent coughing during his public appearances. Many reached out with concerns, prompting Hanson to openly address the situation. He expressed gratitude for the well-wishes and shed light on the arduous process of identifying his ailment, which proved to be rare for someone with his clean health profile as a nonsmoker and nondrinker.
The breakthrough in Hanson's diagnosis arrived after a biopsy procedure, leading to the decision for surgery. He expressed a mix of sobriety and optimism regarding his upcoming operation, praising the medical staff and facility at Stanford Med for their excellence.
Throughout this trying period, Hanson has maintained his professional duties, continuing to engage with his audience despite the growing symptoms. He reassured his followers that while he recovers, his co-host, Jack Fowler, will handle the hosting responsibilities of the program, ensuring a seamless continuation of the broadcast.
The duration of Hanson's absence from his regular engagements is yet to be determined, as it will depend on the pace of his recovery post-surgery. His commitment to his work and trust in the medical team at Stanford Medical Center speak to Hanson's resilience and the high regard in which he holds the institution.
