http://twitter.com/#!/PhillyGossip/status/240204666095411200

It’s unclear how serious it is and whether he is currently in the hospital:

Arlen Specter is reportedly very, very sick http://t.co/WIimmsXI

— Colby Itkowitz (@ColbyItkowitz) August 28, 2012

Former Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter is out of the hospital, a source told NBC News. http://http://t.co/eQDGl2e8

— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) August 28, 2012

RT @PhillyGossip: Arlen Specter hospitalized with serious illness, confirm friends of the U.S. Senator. http://t.co/pn9NG5PW

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 28, 2012

Former US Senator Arlen Specter is out of hospital and is recovering from an infection following stomach surgery – @NBCNews

— Breaking Politics (@breakingpol) August 28, 2012

Report: Former Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter hospitalized — http://t.co/iZ4GNeVe #newswatch

— The Week (@TheWeek) August 28, 2012

He says he “intends to win” and wants to get back to the squash court:

Fmr Sen Arlen Specter: I'm battling cancer. It's another battle I intend to win. I'm looking forward to getting back..to the squash court.

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) August 28, 2012

Twitchy wishes him a speedy recovery.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/08/28/arlen-specter-is-battling-cancer-again/