Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday announced he has finished his cancer treatment and is awaiting clearance from his doctors to resume travel to Washington, D.C.
“Today, I’m happy to share that I’ve finished my cancer treatment for now and continue working to get physically stronger,” Grijalva wrote in a post on the social platform X, which included a photo of himself sitting in front of a laptop at a desk.
The Arizona Democrat announced in April he was diagnosed with cancer, but he did not disclose the type. The diagnosis came after he sought treatment for a persistent cough earlier this year, which doctors initially diagnosed as pneumonia. Further testing revealed it was cancer, he said.
While in treatment, Grijalva said he has been working to secure federal funding for projects for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2003.
“I also continue to be actively engaged on border issues, and recently offered an amendment that would cut wasteful border wall spending and instead put funding toward humanitarian services, fentanyl scanners, Port of Entry modernization, and fixing the CBP One mobile application process” he wrote.
At the time of his cancer diagnosis announcement in April, Grijalva said his offices would remain open and services would be uninterrupted.
“I greatly appreciate all of the support you've given me and know that I will continue fighting for you and all of those I represent in Southern Arizona,” he added.
Various lawmakers have faced health concerns in recent years while in office. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) underwent treatment for blood cancer earlier this year, while Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) underwent intestinal surgery earlier this year.
