Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson says he has pancreatic cancer

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s labor commissioner says he is seriously ill with cancer. Republican Bruce Thompson said in a written statement Friday that he was suddenly diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, which has spread to his liver. Thompson, who received the diagnosis on Tuesday, said he was awaiting further information, including “a final prognosis for chemotherapy.” The first-term Republican said he would continue his work as labor commissioner. “I can assure you I will continue to be who I have always been — a fighter,” Thompson said in the...