Former Utah congresswoman Mia Love’s cancer progressing and not responding to treatment, family says

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U.S. Rep. Mia Love enters the press conference at the Utah Republican Party headquarters on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Salt Lake City.Former Utah congresswoman Mia Love has been battling a form of brain cancer for the past three years, and her family says she is no longer responding to treatment.
Love’s daughter, Abigale, shared the news over the weekend in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating that her mother’s cancer is progressing and is not reacting to the treatment.
“We have shifted our focus from treatment to enjoying our remaining time with her,” Abigale said through her mother’s X account on Saturday.
Love was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, or GBM, brain cancer in 2022.
At the time, doctors had only given her 10 to 15 months to live, KSL TV reported.
Love spoke publicly about the diagnosis last year in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, saying her faith has played a vital role in her navigating the life-altering affliction.
According to the National Brain Tumor Society, glioblastoma is considered one of the most deadly and treatment-resistant cancers. An estimated 10,000 people die each year from glioblastoma in the United States.
Love, 49, served as a United States congresswoman for Utah’s fourth congressional district from 2015 to 2019. She became the first Republican Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress.
Prior to that, Love was the mayor of Saratoga Springs from 2010 to 2013. She also served six years as a Saratoga Springs city councilwoman.
State leaders and local elected officials have reacted to the recent developments by sharing heartwarming messages and memories of the former congresswoman.
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said the two have been friends for 16 years, and she offered love and support for Love’s family.
“Her courage and faith are so inspiring. I wish this terrible disease was one that could be beaten,” said Henderson in a post Saturday on X.
Gov. Spencer Cox also reacted to the news. “Heartbroken for my dear friend and her family,” he said in a post on X.
“Our family is heartbroken,” Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner said while commenting on the somber development on social media. “Tobin and I are forever grateful you were able to perform our wedding ceremony and have a little bit of your light in our lives. We love you and will keep you and the family in our prayers.”
Love’s daughter said she is collecting an archive of special memories, including photos and videos of her mother. They can be sent to MiaLoveMemories@gmail.com.