Petraeus had prostate cancer

Posted By Thomas E. Ricks Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 4:34 PM Share

The New York Times discloses today that earlier this year, Gen. Petraeus was treated for prostate cancer. No wonder he looked a little peaked lately. This may also partly explain his relatively low profile on Afghanistan.

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ADMIRAL

5:35 PM ET

October 6, 2009

Dave should retire

Dave's fitness for duty is now in question. He should retire for the sake of his health. He needs rest in order to fight his cancer.

OLDWARRIOR

7:20 PM ET

October 6, 2009

Might you elaborate on your

Might you elaborate on your insight into the general's physical profile on fitness for full duty? I hadn't heard public or back channel this was an issue to date. Or are there other issues you'd like to share of an ad-hom nature?

ADMIRAL

12:09 AM ET

October 7, 2009

What is there to elaborate on?

"Or are there other issues you'd like to share of an ad-hom nature?" None come to mind currently, but you might want to stay tuned. Same bat time, same bat channel.

DIABLOTAKAHE

6:49 PM ET

October 6, 2009

I hate this movie.

WALKING WOUNDED

8:04 PM ET

October 6, 2009

"The nation and this committee thanks you...

Be sure the mic is on. Turn your head and cough before entering your statement into the congressional record."

Stress is... stressful.

Doesn't HIPA apply to four-star CINCs too?