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Councilmember Fuentes Battles Cancer While Serving | Texas News
Austin City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes is returning to work after maternity leave — and sharing a deeply personal update: she’s been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, discovered at 37 weeks pregnant. Her first thought was for her baby, who arrived healthy as Vivienne on May 5. Despite the diagnosis, Fuentes remains committed to her duties, crediting early detection for catching the cancer before it spread. She urges everyone to trust their instincts and seek medical attention for any unusual symptoms — because early action saves lives. Now, she’s balancing treatment, motherhood, and…
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