Hagedorn Is Battling Cancer Courageously

Recently, Rep. Jim Hagedorn revealed that he has been battling kidney cancer for the past year. I would like to commend and thank Rep. Hagedorn for having the courage not just to fight this disease but to do so publicly.

I greatly appreciate Hagedorn being willing to be so visible in showing that just because one is battling an illness or disease, does not necessarily mean one cannot live a full and productive life.

The time demands on a Representative are enormous and yet this announcement caught pretty much everyone by surprise because based on the time and energy Rep. Hagedorn has spent in our district