HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced Sunday night that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,” Rep. Jackson Lee stated. “I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year.”
Jackson Lee recently won a primary election to retain her congressional seat and has represented Texas’ 18th District, which includes parts of Houston, for 30 years. This diagnosis comes months after her unsuccessful bid for the city’s mayor late last year.
As she continues her treatments, she said she may occasionally be absent from Congress but remains “committed” to working with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on legislation that is “critical for the prosperity and security of the American people.”
“I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific disease,” Jackson Lee said. “The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me.”
