Rep. Gerry Connolly Diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer After Reelection to Virginia's 11th District

Nov 7, 2024, 02:50 PM

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) has announced that he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. The announcement came shortly after his reelection to Virginia's 11th Congressional District. Connolly shared that he had no symptoms except for some intermittent abdominal aches and pains. He is set to undergo chemotherapy and has expressed confidence in a successful outcome, supported by a team of medical professionals. Connolly made the announcement on his social media pages on Wednesday morning and has vowed to continue his work in Congress during his treatment.