Pam Stewart Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart has been diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a press release sent Thursday from the Florida Department of Education. 

The release read: 

"Education Commissioner Pam Stewart has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has worked extensively with her health care providers and she has been assured that treatment will require minimal time out of the office and, therefore, she intends to continue fulfilling her duties as usual. She wants to emphasize that while her prognosis is positive, her diagnosis is the result of a self-examination and to remind Floridians to be diligent in their health care. We will provide updates over the coming months, but hope that you will respect her privacy as it relates to this matter.”