U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says she’s being treated for pancreatic cancer

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Congress,Sheila Jackson Lee,Houston

Lee, a Houston Democrat, said she plans to continue serving but could have some occasional absences from Congress.

“My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis for pancreatic cancer,” Jackson Lee said. “I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year.”

In her statement, Jackson Lee said she will “likely be occasionally absent from Congress” as she undergoes treatment but that she plans to continue to serve her constituents with the services they “deserve and expect.”

 

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