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Aug. 13, 2015 / 9:11 AM

Worldwide support pours in for Jimmy Carter after cancer diagnosis

President Jimmy Carter (C), worshiping with Vice President-elect George Bush (R), heard Evangelist Billy Graham (L) praise him on Dec. 7, 1980 for making people all over the world aware of what it means to be born again. Carter talks with Bush and Billy Graham outside Georgetown Baptist Church in Washington on Dec. 7, 1980. Thursday, well wishers from around the world have been sending messages of support to Carter after he announced he has cancer. Photo by Ron Bennett/UPI

1 of 6 | President Jimmy Carter (C), worshiping with Vice President-elect George Bush (R), heard Evangelist Billy Graham (L) praise him on Dec. 7, 1980 for making people all over the world aware of what it means to be born again. Carter talks with Bush and Billy Graham outside Georgetown Baptist Church in Washington on Dec. 7, 1980. Thursday, well wishers from around the world have been sending messages of support to Carter after he announced he has cancer. Photo by Ron Bennett/UPI | License Photo

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Well wishers from around the world have been sending messages of support to former President Jimmy Carter after the 39th president revealed he has cancer.

Carter, 90, said Wednesday the disease was discovered during recent liver surgery and has spread to "other parts of my body." Almost immediately, leaders from around the world began offering supportive messages to the former president-turned-humanitarian. Despite his advanced age, the news came as a shock to many.

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"Michelle and I send our best wishes to President Carter for a fast and full recovery," President Obama tweeted.

"Michelle and I send our best wishes to President Carter for a fast and full recovery." —@POTUS pic.twitter.com/BHfntH0Sh6
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 12, 2015

Carter said the extent of the cancer is not clear and will release more information "when facts are known." He cut short a visit to Guyana in May because he was not feeling well. Carter spoke with Vice President Joe Biden after the announcement.

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Spoke with President Jimmy Carter tonight. A great man, always upbeat and optimistic. We're praying for him.
— Vice President Biden (@VP) August 13, 2015

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The flood of well-wishes on social media came almost quickly from the leaders and celebrities in United States and around the world.

Our thoughts are with #FormerPresident #JimmyCarter as he prepares to fight cancer. https://t.co/GIg1nCFeTl
— US Embassy Abu Dhabi (@USEmbUAE) August 13, 2015

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

President Jimmy Carter fishing near Camp David, 35 years ago today: #UPI pic.twitter.com/ztMVl7L4Rf
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) August 12, 2015

We're all wishing you the best with your upcoming treatment, Mr. President. pic.twitter.com/bpWQA2aVJM
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 12, 2015

Carter, a Democrat, served as president from 1977 to 1981, losing his bid for re-election to Republican Ronald Reagan. In the past decades, he has led the Carter Center, focusing on humanitarian efforts worldwide.

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