Rep. Lee Zeldin announces he was diagnosed with leukemia last fall and is in remission
“During the last 9 months, I’ve achieved full remission, am anticipated to dwell a standard life, and my physician says I presently don’t have any proof of this illness in my system,” Zeldin stated in a press release. “My well being is phenomenal and I proceed to function at 110%.”
The four-term congressman, who represents the first Congressional District on Lengthy Island, added that he has been touring throughout the state whereas campaigning for governor.
“I am as soon as once more criss-crossing New York State in our marketing campaign for Governor, hitting Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario Counties yesterday, and Jefferson, Lewis, and Hamilton Counties in the present day. At no level have we slowed down in any respect and my lowest gear is all the time ALL IN,” he stated.
Zeldin additionally stated that he has “not missed any Military Reserve Responsibility on account of this prognosis.”
“Efficiently handled early power myeloid leukemia is now a power illness, which carries a standard life expectancy,” Zeldin’s hematologist, Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, stated within the statements launched by Zeldin’s marketing campaign and congressional workplace.
The congressman thanked medical professionals “who haven’t solely handled me these previous a number of months, however who pour their coronary heart and soul into treating so many others in want of their experience, vitality, and keenness.”