Rep. Jamie Raskin announces he has been "diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

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Olivia Beavers @Olivia_Beavers
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) announces he has been "diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer."

He's about to start chemo-immunotherapy, he says

Olivia Beavers @Olivia_Beavers 22m
Stmt continues: "I expect to be able to work through this period but have been cautioned by my doctors to reduce unnecessary exposure to avoid COVID-19, the flu and other viruses."

Says it was detected early.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/28/politics/jamie-raskin-cancer/index.html

[malaise]

1. He is going to be on Chris Hayes tonight

This is too sad

[bigtree]

4. he's been through so much lately

...was hoping he'd be seeing some better days.

Another fight for him.

[malaise]

12. Indeed

And he’s such a decent man - this hurts

[Wounded Bear]

46. Stress can cause weakening of the immune system...

He's such a fighter. He should be OK. Definitely wish him well.

We need people like him fighting for us.

[Marthe48]

2. Prayers for a life-saving outcome

trying not to wonder why.

[Scrivener7]

3. What an awful time for that dear man. Here's hoping for his return to health.

[chillfactor]

5. OMG!

My heart bleeds for him! All the gop asshats walking around and a good man like Raskin gets sick.

[DENVERPOPS]

61. No shit

ironic isn't it...........He has demonstrated countless times he is tough, and will survive because of that alone.....

[Pachamama]

6. Nooooo

He is a National treasure…

I love this man.

He will beat this….I’m certain.

[3auld6phart]

28. Dang

Hope for a good outcome.most everybody is rooting for him.

[Deuxcents]

32. My heart sank reading this but I feel just like you.

[SergeStorms]

7. Best of luck, Mr. Raskin.

Get well. We need your voice in the House.

[IcyPeas]

8. geez. life is not fair. glad it was detected early.

[malaise]

14. My exact thought

[AngryOldDem]

24. No, it's not.

[Jade Fox]

9. All the best to him. Prayers and wishes.....

So glad it's curable!!

[CentralMass]

10. Prayers and best wishes to him.

[70sEraVet]

11. I was excited when I read last week that he was voicing concerns about the viability

of the Electoral College process in today's democracy.
This country still has a long way to go, and I am hoping that Raskin will continue to be there to help steer it!

[SWBTATTReg]

13. My best wishes for he and his family during these trying times.

[iluvtennis]

15. Be strong Jamie Raskin -sending you prayers and good vibes.

[Spazito]

16. This is sad news but...

one thing we know is that he is one hell of a fighter, on and off the floor of the House of Commons. He will win this battle too, I just know it!

[hlthe2b]

17. The odds are with him, but damn, I hate this...

The version of the January 6 report with his epilogue (and New Yorker Magazine's David Remnick's forward) is a really hot seller right now on Amazon. It has sold out the pre-orders several times. All the editions are doing well, but I decided I wanted to hear future thoughts from Raskin. Now, I'm especially glad to read his words.

Be well, Jamie. You surely must be just about the strongest and most moral person I've ever experienced. Certainly one of the most intelligent.

[Karadeniz]

18. Good thoughts to him...

[Jirel]

19. Oh no.

I’m so sorry for him. Such a stupid thing to happen. I hope he’s better soon.

[littlewolf]

20. even with this

he shows a sense of humor ...

"hair gain and wt loss" ...

prayers for him and family ...

[BigmanPigman]

42. That is what I noticed, too.

[GoodRaisin]

21. Hopeful for his prognosis but hate for him having to go through that.

It’s hard, and the treatment can lead to other problems. I wish him and his family the best of outcomes.

[AngryOldDem]

22. Swift healing to you, sir.

[LenaBaby61]

23. Continual prayers for this wonderful human being & to his family .....

to St. Peregrine, Patron Saint of Cancer 🙏🏻💖

[ShazzieB]

60. It's very sweet of you to post this!

I am not Catholic, but I believe that prayer is universal and Whoever hears our prayes doesn't check IDs upon receiving them. I trust that St. Peregrine will not object to a non-Catholic like me saying this beautiful prayer for our beloved Jewish friend Rep. Raskin.

[sheshe2]

25. Positive thoughts to you Mr Raskin.

Please get well soon.

[lindysalsagal]

26. NOT HIM!

This beautiful man must remain in the house....

[Wicked Blue]

27. Sending my best DU vibes to my awesome congressman

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[cilla4progress]

48. You are so fortunate

that he is your representative!

[Wild blueberry]

29. All the best to Jamie Raskin

Now and always.

[Joinfortmill]

30. Oh, my, such a good dude. Prayers for him.

[barbtries]

31. oh jeez,

that hit me like a sledgehammer. He really does need to start working remotely - nothing more important at this time than his health.

[Rebl2]

33. Was my thought too

[rurallib]

34. I hope he has the most competent doctors this country has to offer!

[SheltieLover]

35. Healing vibes on the way! 💓💓💓

[Golden Raisin]

36. One of our best. So intelligent, articulate and exemplary.

Hoping treatment is swift and successful.

[bronxiteforever]

37. I will be sending all the good wishes I can

to this courageous family. He is such a good man.

[Bayard]

38. One of the best

Love him, and hate another crisis piled on.

May he be well soon. We need him.

[Liberal In Texas]

39. NUTS! Bad things happing to good people

It always seems like the bad happens to good people while the real reprehensible people who are making life miserable for us and keep committing crimes seem to just sail by unscathed.

I wish Rep. Raskin a speedy recovery.

[BigmanPigman]

43. The only exception to this rule

is Jimmy Carter. He is a good man so he should have died 30 years ago. "Only the good die young" doesn't apply to him, I am happy to say.

[cilla4progress]

49. True that!

👍🏾

[UTUSN]

40. K&R

[H2O Man]

41. I hope that

he makes a full recovery. He is without any question among the very best human beings that I've seen in politics in my life.

Prayers & Positive Vibrations.



(Recommended.)

[cilla4progress]

44. Why?!

Why does it always seems like it's the good ones?

[Hortensis]

55. Hate to hear it, but sure hope it's at least the hair gain, weight loss type.

:

[lunatica]

67. I hope so too!

I hope he recovers completely! He’s a great politician. One we can all believe in and trust. May his recovery be complete and quick!

[Celerity]

45. best wishes for a speedy recovery

[albacore]

47. Further proof that... if there is a Deity... He/She/Whatever has a twisted sense of humor.

trump chugs along, and one of the finest people in Congress gets sick.

I read all about this disease, and I'm sure he can beat it, but it's gonna be a slog. I'm sending a card... and all the positive vibes that I can.

[highplainsdem]

50. Wishing him the best possible medical care, and a quick recovery.

[Kid Berwyn]

51. Oh No!

May he get well soon.

[orleans]

52. i'm really sorry to be reading this.

i think he's a wonderful person and i admire him greatly.

sending love to him and his family

and of course wishing him all the best

[cilla4progress]

53. Who's watching?

My goddess he's brilliant.

[DET]

54. So Sad

This family has been through so much. Fortunately, the cancer is aggressive but the survival rate appears to be quite high. He is being treated at Medstar Georgetown, which has an excellent reputation. My husband received radiation treatment there for several months (at the start of the Covid pandemic, which was terrifying). Jamie Raskin is such a good, honorable man. I wish him the absolute best. Our country needs him.

[electric_blue68]

56. May that cancer and any other never, ever darken your doorstep ever again, Rep Jamie Raskin!

And may have everything you need to make the treatment as bearable as possible in the meantime!



(it's my personal chant in the header for all the people I know who've had cancer)

[StarryNite]

57. Nooo

He and his medical team have got to beat this!

[intrepidity]

58. Good thing he has access to excellent medical care.

Most of the rest of us? Not so much.

But good for him, truly.

[ShazzieB]

59. "...serious but curable..."

"After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer."

I am focusing my thoughts on the word "curable," because I find it to be a very encouraging bit of information. As is this part:

"Prognosis for most people in my situation is excellent..."

I believe that he WILL get through this, and this brilliant, dedicated, and very good man will be able to continue his work and enjoy many more years of life on this earthly plain with those he loves and who love him.

[SunSeeker]

62. That's what took my father-in-law, after 5 years of torturous treatments.

At first the treatments worked great. It seemed like he was cured. Then it came back after 6 months. They treated him again. And then it would come back again, this time after 3 months. Each time the remission would be shorter. Eventually he stopped responding to treatments.

[NewsCenter28]

63. This is truly horrendous and the WORST imaginable news

My god, how horrific, especially given Rep. Raskin's tragic family history. Unbelievably upsetting. I truly hope that he recovers 150%!!

[Tarheel_Dem]

64. Get well Jamie. You are among the best of our party. We love you, and we need you.

[Evolve Dammit]

65. I am still in awe at how he continued working after the loss of his son. I wish him all the best and

will watch Chris Hayes tonight. Thanks for the tip Malaise.

[samplegirl]

66. No!!!!

I hate hearing this. I sure hope he beats it!