Overview
- Viana said the tumor is located on the outer part of his stomach and made the announcement at the CPMI’s last session of the year on December 4.
- He stated that doctors advised immediate surgery about 90 days ago, but he delayed the procedure to complete the commission’s year-end agenda.
- The senator reported receiving oral chemotherapy and said the cancer is under control without affecting other organs.
- Viana presides over the CPMI investigating unauthorized INSS pension and benefit deductions, a post he won in August by a 17–14 vote over government-backed Omar Aziz.
- He pledged to return after the operation to continue the inquiry and advocacy for pensioners, drawing a standing ovation from colleagues.