Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) announced Monday that she has breast cancer, but said her prognosis is “good” and she expects a full recovery.
McCaskill posted on her website that she will be in St. Louis for three weeks receiving treatment, during which her staff will work with constituents and she will post on her Senate website.
Read her full statement below:
I very recently learned that I have breast cancer. It was detected through a regular mammogram. It’s a little scary, but my prognosis is good and I expect a full recovery. I will be in St Louis for the next 3 weeks receiving treatment. During this time my staff will continue to assist Missourians and I will be posting on my Senate website (McCaskill.senate.gov) how I would have voted on any matters that come before the Senate during my absence—which I’ll also enter into the Congressional record. Additionally, I’ll be submitting questions in writing for any missed Senate hearings.
Thank you for the honor of serving you in the Senate.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton also tweeted her support to McCaskill, signing the tweet with her initial:
.@clairecmc If ever cancer picked the wrong person to mess with, it's you. Stay strong and take care of yourself. I'm in your corner. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 22, 2016
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Wishing Senator McCaskill a speedy & healthy recovery!!!
I have always liked her & found that you know where she stands on most issues.
If Akin was still around, he’d probably say that women have a way of shutting that down.
Bless you, Senator. Go home, be with your family, get through this, and come back strong.
Senator McCaskill, my very best to you. I hope you recover with flying colors. For pain, I hope you have access to some real good weed.
I know it isn’t a very urgent matter, but why hasn’t the Senate made it easier for a member who must be away for medical, death or family emergency situations to be able to vote on bills during the time they must be away from the Senate Chambers? I’m not looking for something that is vague and can be taken advantage of – just something that addresses very urgent situations such as this.