TYLER —

State Representative Leo Berman (R-Tyler) has returned to work in his district office part-time while continuing out-patient chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosed in January. He is also maintaining daily communication with his capitol and district office staff members as well as constituents through email and telephone.

He will complete the course of treatment in mid-May prior to the Texas state primary election now postponed until at least May 29.

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the recognized diseases by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on the Agent Orange list for military service-related exposure. Representative Berman has been on the VA Agent Orange list since returning from his second tour of duty in Vietnam.

According to the VA website, Agent Orange was the code name for the millions of gallons of herbicides sprayed by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War to remove trees and tropical foliage that provided enemy cover.

Information from Rep. Leo Berman's Campaign

PRESS RELEASE FROM REP. LEO BERMAN:

Representative Leo Berman's health continues to improve. Berman, who was hospitalized last week and diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, should be released from the hospital this week.
 

The Berman family was delighted to learn from Leo's doctors that his cancer is not only treatable, but curable. His medical team is beginning chemotherapy treatment today, and will continue on an outpatient basis.
 

The family is very thankful for Leo's continued improvement. They attribute the good results to the power of prayer, Leo's indomitable spirit, and the excellent medical care he continues to receive.
 

Representative Berman said, “Although my cancer treatment has begun, I continue to coordinate my re-election campaign from the hospital. I am eagerly awaiting a final ruling on the redistricting maps, so the people of Texas can have a firm date for the primary election.”
 

Leo's wife, Lou Ann Berman, commented on the outpouring of support from the community, "We want to thank everyone for their gestures of love and concern. We know God is answering prayers on Leo's behalf--Leo is strong and positive. Please continue to pray for a full recovery!"