Rep. Rick Nolan's youngest daughter has lung cancer

Published January 6, 2015 11:05 AM CST

U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan was not present for the official swearing in of the new Congress on Tuesday, as his youngest daughter has been recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

Rep. Nolan posted the following message on his Facebook page:

The Fox 9 family extends our thoughts and support to Rep. Nolan, Katherine and their extended family and friends.