Saints owner recovering from cancer surgery

[December 18, 2008]  NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson is recovering from cancer surgery.

Team spokesman Greg Bensel confirmed Wednesday that the 81-year-old Benson underwent surgery on Dec. 10 for a cancerous mass on his left kidney.

Benson was released Sunday and is at home, Bensel said. A full recovery is expected.

Benson will miss the trip to Detroit for a game against the Lions, but is expected to be back in his office next week.

[Associated Press]

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