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Former American representative Mia Love, the first black woman elected to the congress as a republican, faces an increasingly serious prognosis while her condition has worsened while fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to her daughter.
Post Mother’s mother account On Saturday, Love of Love, Abigale Love, said that she and her mother’s team had decided to prioritize to be with her and keep her at ease at that time.
“Unfortunately, his cancer no longer responds to treatment and cancer is progressing,” said Abigale Love.
In May, Love appeared On CNN’s “Le lead with Jake Tapper” to explain its 2022 diagnosis with glioblastoma brain cancer, or GBM. People diagnosed with GBM are generally only year and a half to two years to live, with only 10% of survival after five years, according to MD Anderson Cancer Center.
LOVE said that she had started to receive immunotherapy every three weeks since August 2023 as part of a clinical trial at Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center of Duke University. LOVE discussed her prospects for hope despite her provision from 10 to 15 months to live – which she has since exceeded – and how her Faith Mormone helped her to persevere.
“I was looking for a remedy in my faith and in science,” she said. “It’s funny, it is that my patriarchal blessing said that you will have a long and prosperous life, a rich and enriching life, as long as you decide to stay in the public service.”
LOVE, who was 49 years old, represented the 4th district of the UTAH Congress from 2015 to 2019. Later, she joined CNN as a political commentator and was invited to rotate on “The View” of ABC.
Love offered a message of hope On Facebook last year Others who can be faced with similar conditions.
“I recently shared details on my cancer journey with my friend Jake Tapper. It was not an easy trip, but I share it because I want my trip to give hope to others, “she said.
“Whether you are faced with a cancer diagnosis yourself or you are fighting on a different battle, there is hope!” For me, this hope comes from my faith and my family. The two were a source of strength, peace, love and immeasurable support. Every day, I thank God for my life and a family that give this beauty and this life. »»
On Saturday, the governor of Utah Spencer Cox sent wishes On social networks, saying: “Mia Love served Utah with integrity, and its strength and grace continue to inspire us. Our hearts are with Mia and her family during this difficult period. Utah is with you.