{"id":2258557,"date":"2024-06-03T12:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T16:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prominent-democratic-congresswoman-announces-cancer-diagnosis-the-road-ahead-will-not-be-easy\/"},"modified":"2024-06-03T12:49:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T16:49:05","slug":"prominent-democratic-congresswoman-announces-cancer-diagnosis-the-road-ahead-will-not-be-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prominent-democratic-congresswoman-announces-cancer-diagnosis-the-road-ahead-will-not-be-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic Congresswoman Reveals Cancer Diagnosis; Challenges Await"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fprominent-democratic-congresswoman-announces-cancer-diagnosis-the-road-ahead-will-not-be-easy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2258557&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas shared her \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/daniel-ellsberg-dead-pentagon-papers-leaker-dies-at-92\/\" title=\"Daniel Ellsberg, leaker of Pentagon Papers, passes away at 92.\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/actress-sarah-paulson-talks-finding-the-humanity-in-clinton-whistleblower-linda-tripp\/\" title=\"Actress Sarah Paulson Talks \u2018Finding The Humanity\u2019 In Clinton Whistleblower Linda Tripp\">pancreatic cancer<\/a> diagnosis<\/a>, highlighting her treatment journey. Supporters, including political counterparts, expressed prayers and well wishes. Despite facing\u200d a tough road, she\u200b remains steadfast in fighting the disease. Jackson Lee, a longtime advocate, vows to \u200bcontinue serving her constituents\u2063 with dedication and courage. Democratic Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas bravely disclosed her battle with pancreatic cancer, shedding light on her treatment process. Messages of support and encouragement poured in from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/next-target-freedom-of-the-press-ocasio-cortez-says-congress-will-look-into-initiatives-to-rein-in-media-and-unapproved-press-reports\/\" title=\"Next Target \u2014 Freedom of the Press: Ocasio-Cortez Says Congress Will Look into Initiatives to \u201cRein In Media\u201d and Unapproved Press Reports\">political allies<\/a>, offering prayers and best wishes. Despite the challenging path ahead, she\u200d stands resolute in her fight against the illness. Jackson \u200bLee, \u2064known for her\u2063 advocacy, pledges to persist in serving her community with unwavering commitment and bravery.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/%20\"><span>Jack Davis<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   June 3, 2024 at 7:30am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas announced Sunday that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,\u201d Jackson Lee\u00a0 wrote in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JacksonLeeTX18\/status\/1797449723647025367\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>. \u201cI am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific disease,\u201d she said in her post.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee issued the Following Statement: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1WnKAN2CQs\">pic.twitter.com\/1WnKAN2CQs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sheila Jackson Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacksonLeeTX18\/status\/1797449723647025367?\">June 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Jackson Lee, 74, has represented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sheila-jackson-lee-files-re-election-wake-crushing-electoral-defeat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Congressional District 18<\/a> in Texas for the past 30 years. In March, she won a primary against former Houston council member Amanda Edwards, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2024\/06\/02\/sheila-jackson-lee-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Tribune<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many conservatives wished Jackson Lee success in her fight.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Praying for healing. We disagree politically, but this is a time that both sides of the aisle should pray for you and your family. \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JennaEllisEsq\/status\/1797477199202976086?\">June 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Have you lost a loved one to cancer?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">May God grant you healing from this disease and strength to fight it.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mollie (@MZHemingway) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MZHemingway\/status\/1797477512790061154?\">June 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">If there\u2019s one thing we know about Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, it\u2019s that she\u2019s a fighter.<\/p>\n<p>Join us as we pray for her and her family during these trying times and wish her a full recovery. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lGmzrZa9R2\">https:\/\/t.co\/lGmzrZa9R2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Houston Young Republicans (@HoustonYR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonYR\/status\/1797460366722793665?\">June 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In her statement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sheila-jackson-lee-says-moon-planet-made-mostly-gases-things-get-worse-tries-correct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackson Lee<\/a> said, \u201cIt is likely that I will be occasionally absent from Congress,\u201d but said she will still provide services she said her constituents \u201cdeserve and expect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a member of Congress, I\u2019ve been honored to be one of the leaders in the fight for justice and equality for all,\u201d Jackson Lee wrote \u201cToday, my fight is more personal, but I will approach it with the same faith and the same courage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jackson Lee fought breast cancer in 2011, according to the Tribune. She said she was free of cancer in 2012.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Pancreatic cancer demands attention, and understanding key facts about this disease is pivotal for awareness, early detection, and improved outcomes. Let\u2019s shine a light on important facts about pancreatic cancer. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4hc6aj7A3S\">pic.twitter.com\/4hc6aj7A3S<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DoctorCelesteMD (@DoctorCelesteMD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DoctorCelesteMD\/status\/1725212310891790770?\">November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/pancreatic-cancer\/about\/key-statistics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Cancer Society<\/a>, pancreatic cancer represents about 3 percent of all cancer cases in America and about 7 percent of all cancer deaths.<\/p>\n<p>The Cancer Society said about one in every 56 men and about one in every 60 women will be diagnosed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/alex-trebek-shares-emotional-video-pancreatic-cancer-wish-known-sooner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pancreatic cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The society said over 50,000 people in America will die from pancreatic cancer this year.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>An Important Message from Our Staff:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>In just a few months, the world is going to change forever. 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Together, we really can save the country.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Thank you for your support!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>P.S. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Please stand with us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44685\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44685\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44685\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44685\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44685\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-military-issues-dire-warning-about-chinas-rapid-military-nuclear-weapons-buildup\/\" title=\"U.S. Military Issues Dire Warning About China\u2019s Rapid Military, Nuclear Weapons Buildup\">military issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues. <br \/> Jack can be reached at jackwritings1@gmail.com. <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  New York City <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Politics, Foreign Policy, Military &#038; Defense Issues <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas discloses battle with pancreatic cancer. 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