Democratic Rep John Lewis Diagnosed With Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

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Democratic Rep John Lewis Diagnosed With Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

“I may miss a few votes during this period, but with God’s grace I will be back on the front lines soon”, Lewis, who has been in office for almost 34 years, said.

Former civil rights leader and US House Representative John Lewis (D-Ga) has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, his office said in a statement on Saturday. 

Despite the diagnosis, Lewis promised to continue with his work, saying there is still a lot to be done.

Lewis, 79, is now on his 17th term in the House of Representatives, being in the office since 1986. In 2011, former Democratic President Barack Obama honoured him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

He also has several honorary academic degrees.

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Democratic Rep John Lewis Diagnosed With Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

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