Democratic Representative Gerry Connolly, a longtime congressman from Virginia, revealed in a statement on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with esophagus cancer. The 74-year-old congressman shared that the diagnosis came as a surprise to him, as he had been experiencing only intermittent abdominal aches and pains with no other symptoms.
In his statement, Connolly expressed his determination to face this health challenge head-on. He stated, 'I'm going to undergo chemotherapy and immunotherapy right away. Cancer can be tough. But so am I. I will attack this the only way I know how – with Irish fight and humor.'
