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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRaskin shares health update: 'Chemotherapy has extinguished the cancer cells'
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3961124-raskin-shares-health-update-chemotherapy-has-extinguished-the-cancer-cells/Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has said Friday will be his final treatment of chemotherapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, which he was diagnosed with late last year.
On Friday is my very last session. The doctors tell me the chemotherapy has extinguished the cancer cells, at least as far as they can tell, Raskin said Thursday in a virtual event with the Progressive Change Institute.
Its almost extinguished me in the process, but Im hanging in there. Im gonna make it through, the congressman said. He quipped that doctors have promised him that my eyelashes and my eyebrows and my hair will come back one day soon, so fingers crossed there.
Raskin revealed his cancer diagnosis in December, calling his illness a serious but curable form of cancer a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Lovie777
(23,798 posts)lisa58
(5,822 posts)He is such an asset to our times
brer cat
(27,697 posts)And I do hope his hair grows back!
niyad
(134,120 posts)gademocrat7
(12,033 posts)malaise
(298,188 posts)Love Jamie
OMGWTF
(5,223 posts)John1956PA
(5,119 posts)Congressman Raskin is an inspiration on several levels.
liberalla
(11,234 posts)a kennedy
(36,385 posts)Absolutely adore him.
UTUSN
(77,795 posts)Mme. Defarge
(9,065 posts)He is an amazing and inspiring human. His book is excellent.
One Jamie Raskin is with ten thiusand Empty Jim Boebertgaetzes.
DET
(2,609 posts)Im amazed that he could work productively - and deliver some fine fiery speeches! - during his treatment. Jamie Raskin is remarkable.
ShazzieB
(22,918 posts)Jamie said he scheduled his chemo for weekends and breaks so it wouldn't interfere with hih House attendees. He also said his work was a great distraction from dealing with his illness, and talked about lots of other stuff, too.
This video is almost half an hour long but well worth the time, imo.
Leith
(7,864 posts)He is a good person and a smart & effective Congressman.
onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)Joinfortmill
(21,728 posts)Jarqui
(10,928 posts)I think he is a very important, articulate and substantiated voice of reason for these times.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)republianmushroom
(22,770 posts)Brother Buzz
(40,483 posts)Jamie, you're not out of the woods yet, but, hey, put it into overdrive and do what you do best.
Oh, say hello to Stevie for me when he calls for that good news chat.
highplainsdem
(63,184 posts)sheshe2
(98,535 posts)cayugafalls
(5,984 posts)He is fierce, smart and a strong voice against all the crazy is just so wonderful to watch.
I wish him all the best! What a fighter!
ismnotwasm
(42,674 posts)I love that guy
dchill
(42,660 posts)BigmanPigman
(55,570 posts)ffr
(23,449 posts)bdamomma
(69,632 posts)Jamie Raskin we need him badly, so glad he was able to beat this. He's too good, and I admire him greatly.
Wild blueberry
(8,379 posts)Jamie Raskin is a national treasure.
Thank you.
Ferrets are Cool
(23,059 posts)The huge doses of chemo that she had to take gave her MDS (a fancy acronym for leukemia). Good luck Mr. Raskin.
Nevilledog
(55,142 posts)Don't poop on the parade route.
P.S. I hope wifey is well.
Ferrets are Cool
(23,059 posts)We are hanging in there. Her doctors for this go-round are rather infuriating.
Nevilledog
(55,142 posts)Sending healing vibes her way
Ferrets are Cool
(23,059 posts)she was two hours from getting her transplant and they threw up a bunch of "different" hurdles in her path. That was more than two months ago. She has cleared every one of those hurdles and is still waiting.
dobleremolque
(1,133 posts)engaged an a few thoughts and prayers for him when I read the news last year. For Fetterman, too. But in my defense, these are cases where T&P might actually do some good. That's just in my opinion. Your mileage may vary.
Scottie Mom
(5,838 posts)I hope that Rep. Rakin remains in good health and continues to kick Repuke facksides!
wendyb-NC
(4,734 posts)He's an amazing states person. Glad to hear the treatment is a success, and he's recovering.
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Talitha
(8,167 posts)electric_blue68
(27,369 posts)Smart, compassionate, funny. A valued member of The House.
Definitely sent ))) healing vibes ((( .
area51
(12,762 posts)onetexan
(13,913 posts)Celerity
(54,948 posts)Deuxcents
(27,765 posts)Good news is worth the wait 🙏
sprinkleeninow
(22,487 posts)Believing for Jamie: Complete healing, a turnaround in renewed physical vitality, positive psyche AND an enviable new crown of hair!
🪻🩵🕯🤍🕯🩷🪻
Habibi
(3,605 posts)I applaud this news and wish the congressman a long life full of annoying the MAGAs. He's a star!
stage left
(3,356 posts)I love and admire this man so much.
trusty elf
(7,556 posts)Very happy to hear this!
Meowmee
(9,212 posts)Wishing him and his family the best.
chia
(2,836 posts)Long life and good health to him.
sellitman
(11,750 posts)I'd love to vote for him some day.
ancianita
(43,378 posts)feel so much relief.
lindysalsagal
(22,999 posts)AmBlue
(3,460 posts)... to read this. Jamie Raskin is IRREPLACEABLE!!
claudette
(5,455 posts)Love him much❣️ We need him.
calimary
(90,911 posts)NotVeryImportant
(578 posts)Speedy recovery Rep. Raskin!
alfredo
(60,330 posts)Your quality of life may be worse, but there is life. As Biden said, thats a big fuckin deal.
SleeplessinSoCal
(10,440 posts)Now to rid us of the cancer which is right wing ideology.