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Sen. John McCain has brain cancer, aggressive tumor surgically removed - CNN.com

Sen. John McCain, 80, has been diagnosed with a primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor, Mayo Clinic doctors directly involved in the senator's care told CNN exclusively.
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The surgical procedure McCain underwent is "a significant operation," said Gupta, explaining that a bone underneath the eyebrow had to be removed to do the procedure and then later put back.

"It's a very aggressive tumor," said Gupta. He explained that survival for malignant glioblastoma tends to be around 14 months with treatment, which could not begin until the incision heals, which would be in the next three or four weeks.

However, a 2009 study reported that almost 10% of patients with glioblastoma may live five years or longer, according to the American Brain Tumor Association.
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If this is the end of the line for Mr. McCain, then I hope his departure from this planet will be a peaceful one. In his military service alone, he paid a high price to serve his country.
 
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His POW Christmas story is inspiring.

One night, after being mistreated as a P.O.W., a guard loosened the ropes binding me, easing my pain. On Christmas, that same guard approached me, and without saying a word, he drew a cross in the sand. We stood wordlessly looking at the cross, remembering the true light of Christmas.

I will never forget that no matter where you are, no matter how difficult the circumstances, there will always be someone who will pick you up.
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https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/21/mccain-shares-pow-christmas-story/
 
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My mother in law died from the same type of brain cancer. another friend, a top of the line doctor, did as well, though he lived 4 years with it. Some anti viral protocols apparently show some promise in an area where there wasn't much hope. Both were in their early 60s though
 
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Oh wow, I would not wish that on any one. I am not a fan of McCain's politics, but he has served his country all his life, so I will salute that.
 
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It would explain his behaviour at the one of the recent senate hearings in which he seemed confused
 
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Phys251 said:
Sen. John McCain has brain cancer, aggressive tumor surgically removed - CNN.com





If this is the end of the line for Mr. McCain, then I hope his departure from this planet will be a peaceful one. In his military service alone, he paid a high price to serve his country.
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Very sad news. He was my first choice in 2000. I still believe he would have been our best choice that year.

Condolences to his family; godspeed for John. My heart goes out to all.
 
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I could tell something was wrong. These past few months he has been losing it.

Although I found myself sideways on some of his decisions (especially the Sarah Palin screw up,) my prayers go out to this amazing public servant and American hero.

He represents integrity's last stand in the Republican party.

God bless John McCain and his family.
 
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What a terrible way to go out. It explains a lot about his behavior recently. I hope he chooses to retire from public service and spend as much time as he can with family and friends.
 
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calamity said:
Very sad news. He was my first choice in 2000. I still believe he would have been our best choice that year.

Condolences to his family; godspeed for John. My heart goes out to all.
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Hard to be worse than that president.
 
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Phys251 said:
Sen. John McCain has brain cancer, aggressive tumor surgically removed - CNN.com





If this is the end of the line for Mr. McCain, then I hope his departure from this planet will be a peaceful one. In his military service alone, he paid a high price to serve his country.
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This news is profoundly upsetting.

I certainly don't always agree with the man, but i respect the hell out of him. McCain has served this country with extraordinarily rare distinction, i hope all the best for him.
 
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Bucky said:
Hard to be worse than that president.
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...or the guy he was running against.
 
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Sad news to hear...I don't care for the man, but can not argue with his service....
 
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Phys251 said:
Sen. John McCain has brain cancer, aggressive tumor surgically removed - CNN.com
If this is the end of the line for Mr. McCain, then I hope his departure from this planet will be a peaceful one. In his military service alone, he paid a high price to serve his country.
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He's had the silver spoon all his privileged life.

He got special treatment in POW camp because of his father.

He demonstrated supreme incompetence as a pilot and the nickname "Crash" McCain because of all the planes he destroyed.

His best was causing the near destruction of the Forrestal.

His "Service" was just more parasitism of the upper class.

Godspeed Rich Ruler.
 
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Obama and Hillary have sent well wishes to McCain now. Nothing from Chump. Guess he likes the ones that don't get cancer.
 
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Vox said:
He's had the silver spoon all his privileged life.

He got special treatment in POW camp because of his father.

He demonstrated supreme incompetence as a pilot and the nickname "Crash" McCain because of all the planes he destroyed.

His best was causing the near destruction of the Forrestal.

His "Service" was just more parasitism of the upper class.

Godspeed Rich Ruler.
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Wow. You better have quite the resume son
 
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Vox said:
He's had the silver spoon all his privileged life.

He got special treatment in POW camp because of his father.

He demonstrated supreme incompetence as a pilot and the nickname "Crash" McCain because of all the planes he destroyed.

His best was causing the near destruction of the Forrestal.

His "Service" was just more parasitism of the upper class.

Godspeed Rich Ruler.
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Special treatment? He was beaten, tortured, starved and denied any medical attention.

I don't suppose you would like to be treated "special"?
 
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Vox said:
He's had the silver spoon all his privileged life.

He got special treatment in POW camp because of his father.

He demonstrated supreme incompetence as a pilot and the nickname "Crash" McCain because of all the planes he destroyed.

His best was causing the near destruction of the Forrestal.

His "Service" was just more parasitism of the upper class.

Godspeed Rich Ruler.
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Good to see all but you with a whole lot more compassion for the man who served his Nation all his life. I hope this is a learning experience for you for Sen. McCain's R.I.P. thread when he passes away .
 
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Phys251 said:
Sen. John McCain has brain cancer, aggressive tumor surgically removed - CNN.com





If this is the end of the line for Mr. McCain, then I hope his departure from this planet will be a peaceful one. In his military service alone, he paid a high price to serve his country.
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OMG. I just learned this news. I am very sad for McCain and his family. I thought he was looking very thin and frail. I was concerned for him, because he has not looked like himself lately.

BTW, my uncle beat brain cancer. I have hope for McCain too.
 
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calamity said:
Very sad news. He was my first choice in 2000. I still believe he would have been our best choice that year.

Condolences to his family; godspeed for John. My heart goes out to all.
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I actually kind of liked him until he picked Palin. I felt like he started throwing some cheap shots with Palin, but he eventually did the right thing in that rally with the "Arab" lady.
 
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Napoleon said:
What a terrible way to go out. It explains a lot about his behavior recently. I hope he chooses to retire from public service and spend as much time as he can with family and friends.
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What do some of you mean by his behavior lately?
 
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