Actress Hilary Swank underwent minor surgery to remove a benign growth in mid September 2008. Swank was sent home after the procedure to rest and recuperate.People: Swank Briefly Hospitalized (September 17, 2008)

"The Oscar-winning actress, 34, was experiencing some discomfort and went to see her doctor, who prescribed an immediate course of action that included a brief hospitalization to remove a small, benign growth."—Jason Weinberg, Swank's managerPeople: Swank Briefly Hospitalized (September 17, 2008)

"Her condition has been resolved and there are no continuing health issues, with the exception of some short-term rest and recuperation."—Jason WeinbergPeople: Swank Briefly Hospitalized (September 17, 2008)

• The Sun: Hilary resting after surgery (September 18, 2008)

• People: Swank Briefly Hospitalized (September 17, 2008)

• Celebitchy: Swank hospitalized to remove something somewhere (September 18, 2008)

• Dlisted: Swank Had A Growth Removed (September 18, 2008)

• E! Online: Swank Recovering After Hospital Procedure (September 17, 2008)

• AFP: Swank undergoes surgery for benign tumor (September 18, 2008)

• Extra: Swank Growth Yanked (September 18, 2008)