Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA11) who represents Virginia’s most populous county, Fairfax, has announced he has esophageal cancer. On Tuesday Connolly won his ninth term in Congress.
“I will attack this the only way I know how – with Irish fight and humor,” Connolly said in a statement. He will be undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
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Shouldn’t the people of the 11th CD have been told before the election?
No reason to. As a cancer survivor myself I was perfectly able to function while I was being treated. I understand your point but respectfully disagree.
Praying for your healing.