Knox Co. Sheriff Tom Spangler diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and has ‘excellent’ prognosis [Video]

He said that he may miss community events due to the diagnosis, but would remain active and working at the sheriff’s office.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Sheriff of Knox County, Tom Spangler, said on Tuesday that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and would need to step away from community events while navigating treatment. However, he said he would continue working at the sheriff’s office.

“When I ran for Sheriff in 2018, I vowed to be transparent. Today, I am honoring my word with some difficult news. I learned late last week that I have pancreatic cancer. Although this news shocked me and my family, both blood and blue, it didn’t take The Lord by surprise. I take comfort that he is in control,” he said in a press release.

He said in order to protect his immune system, he would need to avoid community events while being treated …

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