Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, Continues Legislative Duties

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee

by Terrance Harris |  https://defendernetwork.com/ | Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is facing a difficult battle after revealing she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

The longtime Democratic congresswoman released a statement on Sunday confirming the diagnosis and warning constituents that her treatment regimen may force her to be “occasionally absent” from legislative duties on Capitol Hill.