US Defense Secretary Austin in intensive care - News.com.au. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been admitted to the intensive care unit to undergo treatment for a bladder problem, the Pentagon said Sunday evening.

“This evening, after a series of tests and evaluations, the Secretary was admitted to. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for supportive care and close monitoring,” the statement read. Austin suffers from prostate cancer. Reproduction rights reserved © Copyright ANSA. All rights reserved.