Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who represents Texas' 18th Congressional District, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who represents Texas' 18th Congressional District, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she announced in a statement Sunday night.'My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,' Jackson Lee said. 'I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year.
'The 74-year-old said that the treatment would mean she would likely be 'occasionally absent from Congress' but said she will work with Congressional leadership 'to serve this nation and be present for votes on legislation that is critical for the prosperity and security of the American people.'Jackson Lee's district includes parts of Houston and she has served as its representative for almost 30 years.
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