Congressman John Lewis
Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer.
On Dec. 29, Rep. John Lewis announced
that he had recently been diagnosed
with stage four pancreatic cancer.
His pancreatic cancer was discovered earlier this month
during a routine medical visit and confirmed by subsequent tests. .
I have been in some kind of fight —
for freedom, equality, basic human
rights — for nearly my entire life …
I have never faced a fight quite like
the one I have now, Rep. John Lewis, via statement.
Pancreatic cancers are the 10th most common
cancer in the US, ranking as the third most deadly.
Because pancreatic cancers mimic other illnesses, with
symptoms such as stomach pain, early detection is difficult.
However, advancements in research
and treatment of the disease continue
to hold promise for a better future. .
Doctors have told me that recent
medical advances have made this
type of cancer treatable in many
cases, that treatment options are
no longer as debilitating as they
once were, and that I have a
fighting chance. , Rep. John Lewis, via statement.
Lewis will likely benefit from a combination of experimental
vaccines, immunotherapies and possibly surgery. .
The 79-year-old plans to continue his work in Washington D.C.
while undergoing treatment over the next several weeks. .
I have decided to do what I know to
do and do what I have always done:
I am going to fight it and keep fighting
for the Beloved Community. We still
have many bridges to cross, Rep. John Lewis, via statement