Representative John Lewis Currently Fighting Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
Georgia Representative John Lewis not long ago opened up about his Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis of which he found out about through a routine check-up.
John Robert Lewis is an American politician and civil rights, leader. He is the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district, serving in his 17th term in the House, having served since 1987, and is the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation.
The Civil Rights activist made a statement saying:
While I am clear-eyed about the prognosis, 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.
79-year-old Lewis also wanted his colleagues, friends, family, and fans to know that he will continue to serve in Congress while fighting for his life.
“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.” – John Lewis
Barack Obama, 44th president
If there’s one thing I love about @RepJohnLewis, it’s his incomparable will to fight. I know he’s got a lot more of that left in him. Praying for you, my friend.— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 30, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
.@RepJohnLewis,
we are all praying for you following this diagnosis. John, know that
generations of Americans have you in their thoughts & prayers as you
face this fight. We are all praying that you are comfortable. We know
that you will be well. pic.twitter.com/j7YMUGLPC2— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) December 29, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., 2020 presidential candidate
Jane
and I are keeping Rep. John Lewis and his family in our thoughts during
this difficult time and hoping for a speedy recovery. Despite this
news, I have no doubt Rep. Lewis will continue to inspire millions and
fight for justice as he has his entire life. https://t.co/ABXPND3xHe— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 30, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., 2020 presidential candidate
My
heart is with Rep. John Lewis and his family. He’s always been a
fighter, and I know he’ll continue making good trouble. Stay strong,
John. https://t.co/2ffoL3KPx8— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) December 30, 2019
Former Vice President Joe Biden, 2020 presidential candidate
Congressman
Lewis has always fought in the name of building a more just, more fair
country. If there’s anybody who can take the fight to cancer, it’s you,
John. Jill and I are sending our prayers to you and your family. Keep
the faith, and keep up the fight. https://t.co/y6ET68GXWp— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 30, 2019
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., 2020 presidential candidate
If there is one person who embodies what it means to be a fighter — it’s John Lewis.
I
know he will battle this diagnosis with the same strength and courage
he has carried himself with over the course of his life. John, Abigail
and I are praying for you and your family. https://t.co/I6gSy2ZUso— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) December 30, 2019
Former Attorney General Eric Holder
We love you John Lewis. You’re our North Star. https://t.co/O5xkdythsv— Eric Holder (@EricHolder) December 29, 2019
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., 2020 presidential candidate
John
Lewis is one of the strongest people I know. He already beat Jim Crow
and the Ku Klux Klan—cancer is next. Please join me in lifting him and
his family in prayer. https://t.co/vuGnFwdnlV— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) December 30, 2019
Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.
#JohnLewis is alive.
Let’s not bury him in response to a diagnosis, no matter how dire.
Think high.
Love deeply.
Be encouraged.
Encourage him. pic.twitter.com/5kaDIj174O— Be A King (@BerniceKing) December 30, 2019
