Rep. Carolyn McCarthy says she has lung cancer

[hrmjustin]

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) of Long Island announced that she has a treatable form of lung cancer.

She released a statement saying:

"My recent annual health physical revealed that I, like so many millions of Americans, have a treatable form of cancer.

"Several diagnostic tests have led to a diagnosis of lung cancer. A treatment plan will begin soon and I look forward to its successful completion.

"My doctor at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where I'll receive my treatment, has told me that I begin my treatment in good physical health and that he looks forward to my return to work after I recover. My family and I will appreciate privacy while I undergo my treatment.

Read more at http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/politics&id=9126052

[Eleanors38]

1. Good luck to Rep. McCarthy. I hope she beats this disease.

[hrmjustin]

2. I hope she does to. It looks like she has a good shot at it.

[JustAnotherGen]

3. oh

[hrmjustin]

4. She has a good shot at beating it.

[JustAnotherGen]

8. My Dad died of lung cancer in 2011

So I'm gun shy. My mother in law is a survivor - its painful.

[hrmjustin]

9. So sorry to hear that my friend!

I hope you mother-in-law continues to be healthy.

[monmouth3]

5. How fortunate for her she has medical coverage, can get to see a doctor and be tested...n/t

[hrmjustin]

6. Too bad we all can't have this.

[monmouth3]

7. Yes it is...n/t