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WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Jamie Raskin, a Democratic U.S. lawmaker who rose to prominence as he oversaw former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial in the House of Representatives, has been diagnosed with cancer, he said on Wednesday. "After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer," Raskin, 60, said in a statement released by his office. Raskin has also served on the January 6 Committee, which investigated the Capitol attack and Trump's role in it. In the next Congress, Raskin is set to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight panel. Raskin told MSNBC during an interview later on Wednesday that the chemotherapy treatments were scheduled to begin this week.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a prominent member of the Jan. 6 committee and a former Trump impeachment manager, announced Wednesday that he's been diagnosed with cancer. “After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer," Raskin, D-Md., said in a statement, adding that he'll undergo "a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis." Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., on Twitter called Raskin "a national treasure—an oasis of legal integrity and intellect at a time when both are desperately needed in democracy’s defense. I am praying for his strong and swift recovery as he undergoes cancer treatment. The diagnosis comes almost two years to the day after the death of Raskin's 25-year-old son, Thomas "Tommy" Bloom Raskin, by suicide.

☆ Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin diagnosed with a 'serious but curable form of cancer'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced he's been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma. He said he'll soon begin chemo-immunotherapy and that it's a "serious but curable form of cancer." "Prognosis for most people in my situation is excellent after four months of treatment," he said. In a statement, Raskin called the disease a "serious but curable form of cancer," and said he would soon begin undergoing chemo-immunotherapy. The congressman, who served on the House January 6 committee, also said he expects to continue working while undergoing treatment but will take steps to reduce exposure to viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Jamie Raskin, a Democratic U.S. representative who rose to prominence as the lead manager for former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, has been diagnosed with cancer, he said on Wednesday. "After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer," Raskin said in an official statement. Raskin has also served on the January 6 Committee, which investigated the Capitol attack and Trump's role in it. In the next Congress, Raskin is set to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight panel. Reporting by Gram Slattery in Washington Editing by Caitlin Webber and Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Oscar-winning actor and activist Jane Fonda, who revealed earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, announced Thursday that her cancer is in remission and she can stop chemotherapy treatments. I am confident that it played a role in the good news," Fonda wrote in a blog post titled "BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!!" "The last chemo session was rough and lasted 2 weeks making it hard to accomplish much of anything," she wrote. In early September, Fonda announced she'd been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In recent years, she has focused intensely on climate change and environmentalism, lobbying lawmakers to take immediate action to save the planet.

☆ Jane Fonda reveals 'best birthday present ever:' her cancer is in remission
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Cast member Jane Fonda attends a special event for the television series "Grace and Frankie" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 23, 2022. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniLOS ANGELES, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Actress Jane Fonda, who turns 85 next Wednesday, said on Friday she had received an early birthday gift when her doctor told her that her cancer was in remission. Fonda disclosed in September that she was undergoing chemotherapy for what she said was a treatable form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I am confident that it played a role in the good news," Fonda wrote on Instagram. Fonda has worked in film and television for more than six decades, winning Oscars for roles in 1971 movie "Klute" and 1978′s "Coming Home."

☆ Nicki Aycox, ‘Supernatural’ actress, has died at age 47
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Nicki Aycox, who played Meg Masters on the CW series “Supernatural,” died last week, her family announced. “My beautiful, smart, fierce, incredibly talented, and loving sister-in-law, Nicki Aycox Raab, passed away yesterday with my brother, Matt Raab, by her side,” she wrote. She was definitely a fighter and everyone who knew her loved her.”“Supernatural” show creator Eric Kripke took to Twitter to write, “Gutted to hear the great #NickiAycox, our first #MegMasters, passed away. I marvel at how she made a simple word like ‘lackluster’ legendary.”Gutted to hear the great #NickiAycox, our first #MegMasters, passed away. Aycox shared periodic updates on her treatment, revealing her determined spirit, strength and sense of humor.

☆ Sebastien Haller: Dortmund striker to undergo surgery on tumour
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Reuters —Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller said he will undergo further surgery as part of ongoing treatment for a testicular tumor that has kept the player sidelined. The 28-year-old Ivory Coast forward had surgery earlier this year after discovering the tumor while at a training camp in July, and has been undergoing chemotherapy in recent months. Haller, who previously played at English Premier League club West Ham United, briefly returned to training with former team Ajax Amsterdam last month. I tell you that the fight is not over for me,” Haller wrote in a Twitter post on Wednesday. “I will have to undergo an operation to permanently end this tumour which keeps me away from the pitch.

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Costco, Ford, Meta, McDonald's & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Goldman Sachs reiterates Amazon as buy Goldman said it's standing by shares of Amazon after its "mixed" earnings report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley reiterates Apple as overweight Morgan Stanley says Apple is still "best of breed" after its earnings report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley reiterates Ford as overweight Morgan Stanley says it likes Ford more as a "restructuring play" than as a way to play the electric vehicle sector. Morgan Stanley reiterates Costco as overweight Morgan Stanley says the stock is defensive and in "rare air." Morgan Stanley reiterates McDonald's as overweight Morgan Stanley said the fast food giant is a must-own "in these times" after its earnings report on Thursday.

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