Clinton, 58, had a cancerous growth removed from his back shortly after leaving office in early 2001. It turned out to be basal cell carcinoma, the most treatable form of skin cancer. In 1996, he had had a precancerous lesion removed from his nose and a year before that had a benign cyst taken off his chest.
Other than that, Clinton has had the normal health problems that often accompany aging - periods of slightly elevated cholesterol and hearing loss - and an appetite for junk food. In 1997, he was fitted with hearing aids. He has also suffered from allergies.
That doesn't sound like a very health base-line for someone who is just 58. That sounds like someone who has spent too much time abusing their body over the years.
While I hope he has a speedy recovery, and have faith in modern medicine, it does make one stop to wonder what he has done with his body to have all these health problems.
Tony Snow confirmed Clinton never released his medical records even though there was a hew and cry for them.
This sounds like medical treatments filtered through his Presidential office - not a history.
Look for screams for Kerry to release his medical records - this just became an issue (which kinda sucks).