Rep. John Garamendi, D-Solano (Contributed photograph/ John Garamendi)
U.S. Rep. Mike Garmendi (D-District 8) introduced on social media Monday afternoon that he has been recognized with blood most cancers.
The congressman, 79, stated in a video posted to X (FKA Twitter) that he was just lately recognized with a case of A number of Myeloma and will likely be persevering with to function he receives chemotherapy from Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento.
“I do know I’ll get by way of this whereas persevering with to serve my extraordinary constituents and advance American democracy,” Garamendi stated.
Whereas he’ll proceed to work full pace on his objectives, Garamendi famous that he’ll take a step again from some public occasions whereas his immune system is weakened by the therapies he’s present process.
“I’ve an extended record of initiatives and objectives for my district within the East Bay counties of Contra Costa and Solano, so I’ll proceed to work as I take the therapies,” he stated. “Nonetheless, I’ve been cautioned by my medical doctors to cut back pointless publicity to keep away from COVID-19, the Flu and different viruses”
The congressman stated his spouse, Patti, is a member of the Congressional Households Most cancers Prevention Program, and she or he encourages him to be vigilant about most cancers prevention.
In response to the Mayo Clinic, A number of Myeloma happens within the bone marrow, the place most cancers cells trigger the tissue to create the mistaken proteins reasonably than wholesome antibodies. Males over the age of sixty are significantly inclined to this most cancers, which is uncommon, affecting solely 7 of each 100 thousand individuals annually based on the Cleveland Clinic.
Garamendi lauded the work that has been accomplished in most cancers analysis and its help from elected officers, which have made his pathway to restoration extra achievable.
“I’m grateful that our president created the most cancers moonshot, and that our California efforts to advance stem cell analysis within the Nineteen Eighties by taking cigarettes and utilizing the cash for analysis have superior therapies that will likely be a profit to me and each household coping with most cancers,” he stated.
Consultant Gwen Moore of Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District wished Garamendi effectively on X shortly after the announcement was posted.
“Sending my colleague from California all my power and constructive vitality in your journey to restoration,” Moore wrote. “As a most cancers survivor, I understand how powerful the struggle will be, however I additionally know the unbelievable resilience inside you. You’ve bought this!”
Consultant Carlos Gimenez of Florida’s twenty eighth district additionally wished Garamendi effectively.
Lourdes and I are wishing our Armed Companies Committee colleague, @RepGaramendi, a speedy and full restoration,” he wrote.
Garamendi thanked his household, colleagues, employees, and medical doctors for his or her help as he navigated this sickness. He additionally famous his sympathy for all households navigating well being emergencies.
“My love and solidarity exit to all different households managing most cancers and all different well being situations, and to the medical doctors and nurses and medical personnel that present us with consolation and hope,” he stated.
Earlier this 12 months, Garamendi acknowledged April as Most cancers Management Month on his social media, noting that it’s a “essential situation” and 1.8 million Individuals are recognized with most cancers annually.
“This Most cancers Management Month, I honor the hundreds of thousands of Individuals who’re battling or have survived most cancers,” he wrote. “Importantly, 30-50 % of most cancers circumstances are preventable. By attending a most cancers screening, you possibly can catch most cancers early and tremendously improve the probabilities of a profitable remedy.”
