Rep. Alcee Hastings undergoing cancer treatment

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Source: Roll Call

Rep. Alcee L. Hastings has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment in Washington.

The Florida Democrat said in a statement released Monday that he is being treated at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has served in the House since 1993.

“I was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and in the midst of this traumatizing news, I found myself wondering not only if I would survive this disease, but also if it would impact my ability to perform my duties,” Hastings said. “Now that I have begun treatment, I feel hopeful about survival and about my ability to continue serving my constituents of Florida’s 20th Congressional district and the nation.”

He added: “Should it become clear that this cancer which has invaded my body cannot be defeated, I will tell you so.”

Read more: https://www.rollcall.com/news/rep-alcee-hastings-undergoing-cancer-treatment

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[ADX]

1. Here's hoping for a positive outcome...

...All the best to you, Rep. Hastings...

[mahina]

2. Best luck and healing to him. It can happen.

Aloha no Alcee, seeimgbyou well.

[defacto7]

3. Hang in there senator. We need you.

[Cha]

4. ..

[FarPoint]

5. This breaks my heart....

Most tough diagnosis....(((HUG))) to you Sir.....

[GeorgeGist]

6. Pancreatic cancer

That's a tough one to beat.

[monmouth4]

7. Such a good person, his office staff are great too. I send prayers his way..n/t

[riversedge]

8. We should throw money and research in Cancer ending like we did to go to the moom. All out effect..

All hands on deck. I recently went through horrible days with a friend--she was 65 but lovely woman and good mother and grandmother and her last months were horrible and pain filled. No one should endure that. We must find cures. damn. life sucks. at times.