The congressman and civil rights icon is undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
. The 79-year-old Democratic congressman said he has"never faced a fight quite like the one I have now."
"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," Lewis said in a statement."So 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.
Lewis said he will return to Washington D.C. to begin his treatment. While he plans to continue working, he noted,"I may miss a few votes during this period, but with God's grace I will be back on the front lines soon." Lewis, a civil rights icon, has been the representative for Georgia's Fifth Congressional District since 1987.
"We are all praying for you following this diagnosis," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi posted on Twitter."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.", 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.
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