Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer

[diehardblue]

exas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D) says she’s been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

On Sunday (June 2), Lee announced her pancreatic cancer diagnosis and noted that she was currently undergoing treatment.

“My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year,” Lee said in a statement. “I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific disease. The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me.”

The announcement comes after the longtime congresswoman lost her bid for Houston mayor last year. Earlier this year, Lee won the primary election for the 18th Congressional District.

In Sunday’s statement, Lee noted that she may be “occasionally absent” from Congress as she undergoes treatment.

https://chicagodefender.com/rep-sheila-jackson-lee-diagnosed-with-pancreatic-cancer/

[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. :(

[Jilly_in_VA]

2. Prayers going up for her

That's nasty stuff. It's the same thing my son-in-law's mom has been fighting for 6 months. As my Texas friend says, "pancreatic cancer is rattlesnake cancer".

[Blue Owl]

3. Wishing her the best and a full recovery

[Karadeniz]

4. Class...best wishes to her..

[lame54]

5. Even cancer is on Trump's side...

I guess that makes sense the more I think about it

[maveric]

6. Fuck Cancer!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. Statement of Support from the Harris County Democratic Party

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