In addition to destroying cancer cells, chemotherapy impairs natural antibodies and undermines the body’s immune system. “I expect to be able to work through this period but have been cautioned by my doctors to reduce unnecessary exposure to avoid COVID-19, the flu and other viruses. Prognosis for most people in my situation is excellent after four months of treatment. “… I am about to embark on a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis at Med Star Georgetown University Hospital and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Despite being devoid of religious faith, though, the ardent champion of secular government managed to be just as hopeful and inspirational. I wasn’t expecting one, to be sure, but it’s striking to see the lack of God in a statement like this. It’s not just that he’s able to joke about it-it’s that he makes clear that this one’s in the hands of experts. Yet in that announcement, I was amazed by how Raskin spoke about the path forward. It would be devastating no matter who announced it, but it’s especially unfortunate coming from one of the fiercest sitting members of Congress. That’s why yesterday’s news hits so hard. If you support church/state separation and have been disturbed by the recent rise of Christian nationalism, you know that Raskin, a former constitutional law professor, has been one of the most vocal leaders pushing back against it. He’s also one of the co-founders of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, the group that advocates for a secular government and opposes discrimination against atheists.
In the next Congress, he’ll serve as the ranking member (the top Democratic position) on the House Oversight Committee. Raskin was the lead impeachment manager for Donald Trump’s second impeachment and a member of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. It also comes nearly two years to the day after Raskin’s son died by suicide. Yesterday, Congressman Jamie Raskin released a statement revealing his diagnosis of “Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer.” It’s a devastating blow for one of the most admirable members of Congress.
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