Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Confirms She Has Pancreatic Cancer

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) has pancreatic cancer, she confirmed in a statement on Sunday.

“My adult life has been defined by my faith in God, my love for humanity and my commitment to public service,” the statement read.

“As a member of Congress, I’ve been honored to be one of the leaders in the fight for justice and equality for all; especially the disadvantaged and the dispossessed. Today, my fight is more personal, but I will approach it with the same faith and the same courage.

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