Virginia Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis announced this week that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer -- again. Her first bout with the disease began in October 2005. Her recurrence was spotted last month during her recovery from an unrelated medical procedure.Davis, who received both a mastectomy and chemotherapy treatment during her first battle with breast cancer, knows she will conquer cancer for a second time.
"This cancer is treatable," Davis says. "I have just begun chemotherapy and I am very confident of a full recovery. I was able to beat this disease before, and I will beat it once again. I again plan on working throughout this process, and I once again believe that this experience will help me in serving Virginia's First Congressional District."
Davis, who is at home recovering from a ruptured ureter, will return to Washington this month.
1. Dear Congresswoman Davis,
I've read your story and I pray you recover fully from this disease.
I lost my mother to breast cancer in 1998 she was 52 years old. It's not easy to watch someone you love and admire battle something so dreadful.
You appear to be a strong woman, you can do this, as you said, you beat it before and you will beat it again!
Best Wishes,
DeAnna
Posted at 6:53PM on Mar 8th 2007 by DeAnna Coogler