Rep. John Garamendi publicizes his most cancers analysis in a video on his X feed on Monday, July 8, 2024. and his official picture.
Represents northern waterfront and western Contra Costa communities
By Workplace of Consultant John Garamendi
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) on Monday, July 8, 2024, launched the next assertion about his analysis of early stage, treatable blood most cancers:
“My spouse Patti, a pacesetter within the Congressional Households Most cancers Prevention Program, ensures I keep vigilant about preventative screenings and care. Freezing irregular bumps is normal, however a name from my physician modified all the pieces: “When will you be again in California? You could are available in for a collection of assessments.” Thus started my journey with early-stage A number of Myeloma, a type of treatable blood most cancers.
“Right now, I began my path to remission with chemo-immunotherapy as an outpatient at Kaiser Oncology in Sacramento. With early detection, glorious docs, and the love and help of Patti, our total household, my extraordinary employees, and congressional colleagues, I do know I’ll get by way of this whereas persevering with to serve my constituents and advance American democracy. I’m grateful our President initiated the Most cancers Moonshot and that California’s efforts in stem cell analysis and taxing cigarettes within the Eighties for most cancers analysis have superior therapies benefiting not solely me, however each household coping with most cancers.
“All through my remedies, which my physician expects will final just a few months, I’ll proceed engaged on my lengthy record of tasks and targets for my constituents in Contra Costa and Solano counties. Nevertheless, alongside destroying most cancers cells, chemotherapy weakens pure antibodies and the immune system. My docs have cautioned me to reduce publicity to COVID-19, flu, and different viruses, so I’ll restrict journey to Washington and public occasions throughout the remedy course of.
“My ideas and help are with households managing most cancers or any well being situation, and with the docs, nurses, and medical personnel who provide consolation and hope. I’m assured that the remedies can be efficient, permitting me to proceed serving impacted households and my constituents in Congress for years to return.”
In a video put up on his X (previously Twitter) feed on Monday, Garamendi learn his assertion and wrote, “Like 1.9 million Individuals annually, I just lately acquired the dreaded name from my physician informing me that I had most cancers. I’m grateful to have caught this early, and we’re assured that I’ll quickly be in remission.”
The 79-year-old Garamendi represents the northern waterfront and western communities of Contra Costa County together with the northern portion of Antioch within the U.S. Home of Representatives.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
