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Carter also received a flood of well-wishes on social media.

TV host Larry King was among the first to offer his best wishes to the Carter on Twitter.

Sending my best wishes to Pres. #JimmyCarter in his cancer battle. We go back many years. Stay strong Mr. President. http://t.co/pXR6FJu3MZ

— Larry King (@kingsthings) August 12, 2015

Presidential historian Michael Beschloss tweeted a commemorative photo of Carter fishing, taken 35 years ago to the day, when he was still president.

President Jimmy Carter fishing near Camp David, 35 years ago today: #UPI pic.twitter.com/ztMVl7L4Rf

— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) August 12, 2015

The Georgia-native also received a shout-out from his home team, the Atlanta Braves.

We’re all wishing you the best with your upcoming treatment, Mr. President. pic.twitter.com/bpWQA2aVJM

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 12, 2015

Sen. David Perdue extended prayers from he and his wife to the president.

Bonnie and I extend our heartfelt prayers to President Jimmy Carter and the Carter family.

— David Perdue (@sendavidperdue) August 12, 2015

Actor James Woods also tweeted that he will be praying for the president.

Former President Jimmy Carter has cancer | Praying for President Carter during this difficult time. http://t.co/0PElx4aR2O

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) August 12, 2015

Following the flood of well-wishes, Carter's grandson and former Georgia state Sen. Jason Carter also took to Twitter to extend the Carter family's appreciation for the support.

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for my grandfather and grandmother. I will pass them along!

— Jason Carter (@SenatorCarter) August 12, 2015

Carter revealed in a statement today that a recent liver surgery led to the discovery of cancer that has spread to other parts of his body.

\"Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body,\" the former president, 90, said in a statement today. \"I will be rearranging my schedule as necessary so I can undergo treatment by physicians at Emory Healthcare.\"

Carter said that additional details of his disease, once they are known, will be made public as soon as next week.

Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981. After his time in the White House, Carter returned to his native Georgia and founded The Carter Center. The center, based at Emory University, promotes public health issues, global conflict resolution, and democracy.

He has also written dozens of books, ranging from topics of Middle East peace to autobiographical accounts of his life and time as president. His most recent book, \"A Full Life,\" was released following Carter's 90th birthday and is a reflective account of the president's life.

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