California Congressman John Garamendi diagnosed with blood cancer [Video]

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) announced Monday he was undergoing treatment for early-stage multiple myeloma, a form of treatable blood cancer.

“Like 1.9 million Americans each year, I recently received the dreaded call from my doctor informing me that I had cancer. I am thankful to have caught this early, and we are confident that I will soon be in remission,” Garamendi wrote in his post.

In his video, and later through a statement from his office, he says he stays vigilant about preventative screenings and care. He recently received a call from his doctor about needing a series of additional tests, leading to his diagnosis.

He began chemo-immunotherapy Monday at Kaiser Oncology in Sacramento, according to his office. Treatment is expected to last a few months.

He says he will be limiting travel to Washington and other public events during the chemotherapy process but will continue …