'I am a fighter, as many people know,' McCarthy said in a statement. Carolyn McCarthy has lung cancer

New York Democratic Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has lung cancer, according to her office.

The 16-year veteran of Congress, who represents parts of Long Island, said it’s a “treatable form of cancer.”


“My doctor at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where I’ll receive my treatment, has told me that I begin my treatment in good physical health and that he looks forward to my return to work after I recover,” McCarthy said in a statement. “My family and I will appreciate privacy while I undergo my treatment.”

McCarthy said she expects she will, “miss activities in Washington” as she undergoes treatment.

“I am a fighter, as many people know, and I am committed to beating this latest challenge in my life,” she said. “I’m grateful for the support and love of my family, friends, colleagues, and staff. I look forward to a successful treatment and returning to continue the mission that I’ve started as a member of Congress.”