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Gov. Bill Lee announces wife's cancer diagnosis

Lee said his wife, Maria, was diagnosed with lymphoma and will begin treatment immediately.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his wife, Maria, was diagnosed with cancer on Friday.

In a statement, Lee said, "she has lymphoma and will begin treatment immediately."

"While this news is unexpected, her prognosis is good and it is treatable. Maria and I deeply appreciate prayers for healing. We are hopeful and will share more in the days ahead," Lee said in the statement.

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