HOUSTON (KTRK) -- U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced Friday that she is now 'cancer free' after undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
In a statement, Jackson Lee says she was diagnosed last year and had been undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and St. Luke's Hospital.
"I look forward to having many more years to enjoy my family, friends and to serve our community and nation," Jackson Lee said. "Thank you for your concern and your support. This is just one more battle that I had to win and my strength is renewed. I especially want to thank my family for all of their support. I know my purpose -- it is to use this challenge as an inspiration for the work that God calls me to do."
Jackson Lee also says she that earlier this year, she introduced legislation to support research for triple-negative breast cancer.
"I would like to take this opportunity to urge all women to learn about this disease and participate in preventative measures so that you can detect it early and increase your odds of survival. We can and will beat this disease," she said. "I join the many women, men, organizations and the healthcare community who are working to support all of those who continue to fight to survive cancer every day."
Jackson Lee is serving in her ninth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. She represents the 18th Congressional District in Houston.
No other details were immediately available.
Stay with Eyewitness News and abc13.com for the latest details.
(Copyright ?2012 KTRK-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)
Get more Politics ?
Tags:
politicsSource: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abc13houstonnews/~3/agyG1j2FQ8A/story
war of the worlds rock and roll hall of fame severe weather wichita brian wilson storm chasers david blaine
কোন মন্তব্য নেই:
একটি মন্তব্য পোস্ট করুন