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Consultant Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, revealed on Sunday that she has been identified with pancreatic most cancers however stays dedicated to fulfilling her congressional obligations as she embarks on remedy.
At 74 years previous, Ms. Jackson Lee has devoted practically three many years to serving within the Home of Representatives. In an announcement, she shared that she is present process a remedy routine outlined by her medical crew, acknowledging that the highway forward can be difficult and will necessitate occasional absences.
The announcement comes at a time when attendance within the Home has garnered heightened consideration because of the slim majority Republicans maintain over Democrats. With Republicans at present holding 217 seats in comparison with Democrats’ 213, each events emphasize the significance of full attendance to advance their legislative agendas.
In a notable incident earlier this yr, Consultant Al Inexperienced, a Democrat from Texas, made headlines when he arrived on the Home ground in a hospital robe to solid a important vote, in the end defeating a Republican try to impeach Homeland Safety Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. Subsequently, Consultant Steve Scalise, the Home majority chief and a Republican from Louisiana, returned to Washington after receiving remedy for blood most cancers to safe the passage of impeachment costs by a single vote.
Whereas pancreatic most cancers is comparatively uncommon, latest high-profile diagnoses and fatalities from the illness, together with these of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Consultant John Lewis, “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, have introduced renewed consideration to it.
Remedy choices for pancreatic most cancers differ, starting from surgical interventions to radiation remedy and chemotherapy. Ms. Jackson Lee didn’t disclose specifics about her remedy plan however requested prayers from supporters for her and her household.
“With God’s grace, I’ll return to full power quickly,” she assured. Moreover, she assured constituents in Texas’ 18th Congressional District, which encompasses Houston and close by left-leaning cities, that her workplace will proceed to supply important companies regardless of potential occasional absences from Congress.
Following an unsuccessful mayoral marketing campaign in Houston final yr, Ms. Jackson Lee secured victory within the Democratic major in March, receiving 60 % of the vote within the reliably blue district. The upcoming common election in November is predicted to pose minimal electoral challenges in comparison with her latest campaigns.
