U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Discloses Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee from Texas shared that she has pancreatic cancer. She is getting treatment and believes she will get better soon. Pancreatic cancer affects many Americans each year. She trusts her doctors and has faith that God will give her strength. She might miss some time in Congress for treatment, but her office will still help the people she represents. She plans to work with other leaders in Congress to make important decisions for the country. Sheila Jackson Lee is a Democrat from Texas who has been in Congress since 1995. She represents a big part of Houston. Last year, she tried to become Houston's mayor but lost. She won the Democratic primary in March and will run against a Republican in November. People are sending her good wishes and prayers for her recovery.