Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment. She stated that she might be occasionally absent from Congress but assured her constituents that her office will continue to provide essential services. Jackson Lee expressed confidence in her medical team's treatment plan and asked for prayers. This follows a similar announcement by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., who is also being treated for cancer.

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