Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

[Elderberry]

AXIOS by     Rebecca Falconer 6/2/2024

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the 74-year-old longtime Texas Democrat announced Sunday night.

The big picture: Jackson Lee announced in a statement posted to X that she's undergoing treatment for a disease "that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year."

•   The Congressional Black Caucus member who sponsored legislation that resulted in Junteeth being established as a federal holiday noted she "will be occasionally absent from Congress" as she receives treatment.

•   But Jackson Lee added that she's "committed to working with our Congressional Leadership including Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Speaker of House to serve this nation and be present for votes on legislation that is critical for the prosperity and security of the American people."

More: https://www.axios.com/2024/06/03/rep-sheila-jackson-lee-pancreatic-cancer-diagnoses

[Wingnut]

She should resign and enjoy her remaining weeks or months surrounded by her loved ones.

[mountaineer]

 

[dfwgator]

No Comment.

[AllThatJazzZ]

I've wanted her out of office for years, but not this way.

Just heard on Michael Berry that if she resigns, there will be a special election. If she died while in office, Gov. Abbott could appoint her placement.

[Wingnut]

I've wanted her out of office for years, but not this way.

Just heard on Michael Berry that if she resigns, there will be a special election. If she died while in office, Gov. Abbott could appoint her placement.

She'll probably go the RBG route.  Which is good for the GOP

[AllThatJazzZ]

She'll probably go the RBG route.  Which is good for the GOP

That would be fine with me. Pancreatic cancer can do its ugly deed very quickly. My mother was gone within 3 weeks of diagnosis. 

[Free Vulcan]

Zero sympathy till she gives up her seat. Otherwise screw her. My guess she'll hang on right up to her grave.

[Lando Lincoln]

I detest her politics and her rhetoric but pancreatic cancer can be so cruel. I can’t help but feel for her as a human being.

[Bigun]

I detest her politics and her rhetoric but pancreatic cancer can be so cruel. I can’t help but feel for her as a human being.

I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

[mystery-ak]

I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

My grandfather died of pancreatic cancer..what a horrible death it was.

[Bigun]

My grandfather died of pancreatic cancer..what a horrible death it was.

One of my close neighbors has it right now.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Horrible disease.

[mystery-ak]

One of my close neighbors has it right now.

So sad...

[libertybele]

My grandfather died of pancreatic cancer..what a horrible death it was.

My great Aunt had pancreatic cancer quite a few years ago and survived 10 years with treatments.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

My great Aunt had pancreatic cancer quite a few years ago and survived 10 years with treatments.

That is rare, the 5 year survivability rate is 5%. It's a terrible disease, and I know a lot of people who have died from it.

[Lando Lincoln]

One of my close neighbors has it right now.

One of my dearest cousins is suffering from it now.

[cato potatoe]

Queen Sheila is going to demand a royal funeral with solid gold coffin.  I feel sorry for the stonemason who will have to carve a triple crown weave atop her mausoleum. 

[GtHawk]

She should go talk with Joe, he was gonna cure cancer as I recall.

[libertybele]

That is rare, the 5 year survivability rate is 5%. It's a terrible disease, and I know a lot of people who have died from it.

Yes that's what I've been told, especially since she was diagnosed and treated over 20 years ago.

[dfwgator]

Queen Sheila is going to demand a royal funeral with solid gold coffin.  I feel sorry for the stonemason who will have to carve a triple crown weave atop her mausoleum.

You mean she's not going "Willie The Wimp", with a Cadillac Coffin?

[Cyber Liberty]

I detest her politics and her rhetoric but pancreatic cancer can be so cruel. I can’t help but feel for her as a human being.

This is where I am.  I would not wish Pancreatic Cancer on anybody.  Even her.  She deserves to be judged by a power much, much greater than I, and that will be after the PC finishes her off.  One cannot cheat The Maker.

[Polly Ticks]

I detest her politics and her rhetoric but pancreatic cancer can be so cruel. I can’t help but feel for her as a human being.

This is where I am.  I would not wish Pancreatic Cancer on anybody.  Even her.  She deserves to be judged by a power much, much greater than I, and that will be after the PC finishes her off.  One cannot cheat The Maker.

Same here.  Politics aside, cancer is an hideously cruel thief.

[roamer_1]

My great Aunt had pancreatic cancer quite a few years ago and survived 10 years with treatments.

Power of prayer... My dad had pancreatic cancer - positively diagnosed and confirmed. On his third round of tests, to determine how to place a bile duct shunt, it was just *gone*.

That was one of the big ones where Yah made himself known to our family.
Dad went on to live another 15 years before he was taken from us - and no, the cancer is not what took him.

[AllThatJazzZ]

Power of prayer... My dad had pancreatic cancer - positively diagnosed and confirmed. On his third round of tests, to determine how to place a bile duct shunt, it was just *gone*.

That was one of the big ones where Yah made himself known to our family.
Dad went on to live another 15 years before he was taken from us - and no, the cancer is not what took him.

@roamer_1

I love reading that! It's great when satan's plans are thwarted. I'm glad you had him for all those extra years. I'm sure they were meaningful after such a close call.

[roamer_1]

@roamer_1

I love reading that! It's great when satan's plans are thwarted. I'm glad you had him for all those extra years. I'm sure they were meaningful after such a close call.

I bear witness, and speak testimony, as I must. If for no other reason than the hope that comes with it.

And yes, it was the best of his years, I think. As is the nature of things, he was a hard, hard man. Self made and successful. but those latter years were softened.by miracles and grandchildren. He left this earth better for it, a beloved patriarch. 

[Kamaji]

I'm sure her replacement will be just as fascist as she is.

[Smokin Joe]

I detest her politics and her rhetoric but pancreatic cancer can be so cruel. I can’t help but feel for her as a human being.

The Lord said to pray for your enemies, so I will offer prayers for her health, and that she resign to enjoy whatever time He decides to grant her.

I despise her politics, too.

[jafo2010]

There is more than one type of pancreatic cancer.  One results in certain death, usually in a short period of time.  The other is actually curable.  I had a good friend have the latter, he was cured and lived a normal life.

She will be like John McCann, attempting to stir the pot with her last breath.  I do not wish her ill will regarding her health, but I would like her out of our government yesterday.  She is a complete quack!!!

[mountaineer]

The Lord said to pray for your enemies, so I will offer prayers for her health, and that she resign to enjoy whatever time He decides to grant her.

I despise her politics, too.

We could pray that she repent.

[Timber Rattler]

No comment.   

[Smokin Joe]

We could pray that she repent.

That, too!

[Cyber Liberty]

We could pray that she repent.

I agree.   

[the OlLine Rebel]

Prayers for her.

I can’t believe she is even 74?

Pancreatic is terrible.  Mostly because it can’t usually be found until too late.

Just went to a party for my dear departed sister’s elder friend, who is turning 80.

She’s had pancreatic Dx for the last 2 years and is looking great.

I sure hope they’re getting better at this.

[the OlLine Rebel]

That would be fine with me. Pancreatic cancer can do its ugly deed very quickly. My mother was gone within 3 weeks of diagnosis. 

I’m so sorry.