Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva stated he was completed along with his most cancers remedy “for now” and can proceed to work to get bodily stronger, in a submit on his Fb web page Wednesday morning.
Grijalva revealed in April that he had been identified with most cancers after searching for remedy for what docs initially thought was pneumonia.
“This prognosis has been tough to course of, however I’m assured within the vigorous course of remedy that my medical workforce has developed, and I’ve begun my journey to battle this most cancers,” Grijalva stated in an announcement at the moment.
A spokesperson for Rep. Grijalva confirmed that Grijalva had been identified with lung most cancers and that he had been present process radiation and chemotherapy remedies.
In Wednesday’s social media submit, Grijalva thanked those that reached out to him with blessings and effectively needs since his prognosis.
“I’m grateful to have had the assist of household, pals and medical professionals all through this tough interval,” he stated within the submit.
Grijalva, who has been working from dwelling in Tucson since his prognosis, per his spokeperson, stated within the submit that his capability to journey to Washington D.C. is topic to clearance from his docs, however that they’re optimistic about that timeline.
He conveyed within the submit that he continued to work for his district throughout his remedy, citing a $23.5 million grant secured for Douglas, and practically $12 million for group initiatives, amongst different accomplishments.
“I vastly respect all the assist you’ve got given me and know that I’ll proceed combating for you and all of these I signify in Southern Arizona,” the submit stated.
