Former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and would begin treatment on Monday.
Governor Laura Kelly and some members of the Kansas congressional delegation have offered their support with statements on social media.
The 97-year-old Dole said on his own twitter account, “While I certainly have some hurdles ahead, I also know that I join millions of Americans who face significant health challenges of their own."
Dole, a Republican, represented Kansas in Congress for almost 36 years, serving twice as majority leader. He resigned from the Senate in 1996 when he became the Republican presidential nominee.