US Representative Jamie Raskin, who rose to national prominence through his work on the January 6 committee and as House Democrats twice impeached former President Donald Trump, announced Wednesday that he is going through his own personal trial : He is fighting cancer. The Democrat representing Maryland’s District announced a series of tests that found that he has a large diffuse B-cell lymphoma, but that his prognosis is good. Aaron Rapoport, an oncologist who is the director of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, said that this type of cancer needs to be treated right away. and also what the governor had, those who are on the more aggressive side of the spectrum and need urgent treatment,” Rapoport said. However, of the roughly 50,000 new cases in the U.S. each year, the response can “The probability of achieving a complete response with initial treatment is well over 80%, even for aggressive lymphoma. And, the majority of patients who have a complete response remain in long-term remission,” said Rapoport. Rapoport, who is not treating the congressman, said that patients can work during treatment. Rapoport treated Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in 2015 for the same type of lymphoma during his time in office,” Rapoport said. “But often, these aggressive large B-cell lymphomas can be treated on an outpatient basis, which is very, very helpful and very helpful in continuing with a person’s work schedule and lifestyle.” In his statement, Raskin said: “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 about to undergo a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. The prognosis for most people in my case is excellent after four months of treatment.” I hope to be able to work through this period but my doctors have warned me to reduce unnecessary exposure to avoid COVID-19, the flu and other viruses. In addition to destroying cancer cells, chemotherapy weakens natural and female antibodies it undermines the body’s immune system.I am advised that it also causes hair loss and weight gain (although I still have hope for the type that causes hair growth and weight loss).love Sarah and our daughters and our sons (actual and to be) and family and friends, and the support of my beloved constituents and colleagues in the House, I plan to get through this and, in the meantime, continue to make progress every day in Congress for American democracy.” My love and solidarity goes out to other families managing cancer or any other health condition during this holiday season — and to all the doctors, nurses and medical personnel who provide comfort to us. Raskin’s work in Congress now has a major new role as a ranking member of the House Oversight Committee. He was sworn into his third term at the start of the 117th Congress in 2021. Before he was elected to Congress, Raskin was there. a three-term Maryland state senator .
US Representative Jamie Raskin, who rose to national prominence through his work on the Jan. 6 committee and how House Democrats twice impeached former President Donald Trump, announced Wednesday that he is going through his own personal trial: Yes he is fighting cancer.
The Democrat who represents Maryland’s 8th District announced a series of tests that found he has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, but that his prognosis is good.
Raskin said he is about to start four months of treatment and intends to continue working during that time.
Dr. Aaron Rapoport, an oncologist who is the director of the University’s Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, said that this type of cancer must be treated immediately.
“Those aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphomas, which is what Congressman Raskin has and also what the governor had, those are on the more aggressive side of the spectrum and require urgent treatment,” a Rapoport said.
However, of the approximately 50,000 new cases in the US each year, there may be a good response to treatment.
“The probability of achieving a complete response with initial treatment is well over 80%, even for aggressive lymphoma. And, most patients who have a complete response remain in long-term remission,” said Rapoport.
Rapoport, who is not treating convalescence, said patients can work during treatment. Rapoport treated Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in 2015 for the same type of lymphoma during his time in office.
“Our governor continued to be a governor throughout this treatment. He never missed a day of work, and he received inpatient treatment,” Rapoport said. “But many times these aggressive large B-cell lymphomas can be treated on an outpatient basis, which is very, very helpful and very helpful in continuing with a person’s work schedule and lifestyle.”
In his statement, Raskin said: “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 about to undergo a course of chemotherapy on an outpatient basis at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Center Comprehensive Lombardi Cancer The prognosis for most people in my case is excellent after four months of treatment.
“I hope to be able to work through this period but my doctors have warned me to reduce unnecessary exposure to avoid COVID-19, the flu and other viruses. In addition to destroying cancer cells, chemotherapy weakens natural antibodies and the body’s immunity is undermined.I am advised that it also causes hair loss and weight gain (although I still have hope for the type that causes hair gain and weight loss).
“With the benefit of early detection and wonderful doctors, with the help of my extraordinary team, the love of Sarah and our daughters and sons-in-law (actual and to be) and family and friends, and the support of my beloved family. and my colleagues in the House, I plan to see this through and, in the meantime, continue to make progress every day in Congress for American democracy.
“My love and solidarity goes out to other families managing cancer or any other health condition during this holiday season – and to all the doctors, nurses and medical personnel who bring us comfort and hope.”
Raskin’s work in Congress now includes a major, new role as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee. He was sworn into his third term at the start of the 117th Congress in 2021.
Before being elected to Congress, Raskin was a three-term state senator in Maryland.
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