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John McCain hospitalized for "normal side effects" of cancer treatment, office says
SeeBS News ^ | Dec. 13, 2017 | BERNSTEIN / REUTERS

Posted on 12/13/2017 2:47:15 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

Sen. John McCain was admitted Wednesday to Walter Reed Hospital for "normal side effects" of his cancer treatments, his office said in a statement. "As ever, he remains grateful to his physicians for their excellent care, and his friends and supporters for their encouragement and good wishes," the statement said.

McCain is currently receiving treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The 80-year-old was diagnosed in July.

In an interview with Lesley Stahl for "60 Minutes" in September, McCain spoke about facing the tough diagnosis. "They said that the prognosis is very, very serious. Some say 3 percent, some say 14 percent. You know, it's -- it's a very poor prognosis," he said. "So I just said, 'I understand. Now we're going to do what we can, get the best doctors we can find and do the best we can.' And at the same time celebrate with gratitude a life well lived."

Earlier Wednesday, McCain's daughter, Meghan, a co-host of "The View," grew tearful as she interviewed former Vice President Joe Biden, whose son Beau died from glioblastoma in 2015.

"There's a lot of things happening," Biden told Meghan McCain. "There's breakthroughs occurring now ... It could happen."

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


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To: E. Pluribus Unum

We’re all going to did sooner or later. I hope I don’t cause as much harm to do many before I do.


61 posted on 12/13/2017 5:26:24 PM PST by ebshumidors
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

He is hiding so he won’t vote on the tax bill.


62 posted on 12/13/2017 5:35:40 PM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: sheana

We’re going down the same road now. Sixty days is so far. Hospice at home. God bless you.


63 posted on 12/13/2017 5:54:02 PM PST by vortec94
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To: cpdiii
He is a great man with many flaws

Was.

He hasn't done much for this nation in the past 40 years.

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64 posted on 12/13/2017 6:05:37 PM PST by repentant_pundit (Sammy's your uncle, but he behaves like a spoiled rotten baby.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

While we’re rooting against Republican senators, let’s put this traitor bastard under the ground. Then his daughter can be consoled by Uncle Creepy on tv again.


65 posted on 12/13/2017 6:30:20 PM PST by OrangeHoof (Let Trump Be Trump. Would you rather have Hillary?)
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To: OrangeHoof

Okay, that was mean and I apologize to anyone offended.

I like the idea of Trump making some sort of speech on McCain’s behalf, sort of like those Lifetime Achievement Oscars, and then staying quiet when he passes on and try not to deflect from the moment.


66 posted on 12/13/2017 6:45:48 PM PST by OrangeHoof (Let Trump Be Trump. Would you rather have Hillary?)
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To: taildragger
It is pretty amazing. However I could have been wrong about what trial McCain is going to enter. The article here says that for McCain's trial a virus that infects only cancer cells will be used to carry a chemo agent riding on the backs of those viruses into those cells and kill them. This is not the same as BXQ-350. Regardless, both therapies are ground breaking.

Rituximab is mainly used in blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, but sometimes also for autoimmune disorders, so no, McCain is not going to benefit from it. But it was a wonder drug when it was introduced back in the 90s. RTX itself does not kill cancer cells. Think of it as the laser of laser guided bomb or killer drone. It illuminates a molecular target called CD20 found only on B cells (which are prone to turning cancerous), and the body's own soldier immune cells (T cells) then swoop down and destroy those cells. Very neat. And unlike chemo there are few side effects.

67 posted on 12/13/2017 6:48:54 PM PST by libh8er
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To: taildragger
Ooprs wrong link. Here it is.
68 posted on 12/13/2017 6:50:21 PM PST by libh8er
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To: Gen.Blather

The average glioblastoma life expectancy is less than a year, with only around 2 percent of people living for longer than three years after diagnosis.

Holy crap. I actually thought he was going to win this battle. I think this one might even be too much for him. Wow.....that is dire.


69 posted on 12/13/2017 7:24:30 PM PST by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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To: MNDude

I have the same suspicion. Something smells like bs.


70 posted on 12/13/2017 9:06:34 PM PST by Professional
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To: DoughtyOne
Well said.

Looks like he has nothing but his seat to hold on to so he will hold it until he dies - literally.

Kind of sad and pathetic when one thinks on it.

71 posted on 12/14/2017 3:34:01 AM PST by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: Nuc 1.1; caww
I have read a story about what it is like to be dying of glioblastoma. It was written by a mom whose son died of it at the age of 14. Michael Norton was a very bright boy who sang as a chorister at Guildford Cathedral in the UK. The story will almost break your heart. It also shows how a nationalized health care system works - you must wait even if you are seriously ill.
72 posted on 12/14/2017 6:07:51 AM PST by Czech_Occidentalist
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To: Czech_Occidentalist
I don’t wish cancer on anyone. Having cancer and dealing with nationalized health care would truly be a nightmare. One of the aspects of nationalized health care that infuriates me is it is only for the serfs, the elites get premium health care, avoiding the consequences of their actions and votes.

On the plus side, McCain is very unlikely to serve out his term. It is time for us to consider who we could support for his replacement. While our governor is a pubbie elite, even they can be influenced. I will have to start thinking about this. Maybe we could get conservatives to stop fighting over Flake’s seat? Hmmm.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

73 posted on 12/16/2017 7:07:29 AM PST by Nuc 1.1 (Nuc 1 Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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To: Nuc 1.1

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too!


74 posted on 12/16/2017 4:07:10 PM PST by Czech_Occidentalist
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
I read McCain was going to be in DC on Tuesday for the vote...they wanted to vote Monday but deferred to give the Senator one more day in the hospital.

If he can't make it, it'll be interesting to see if the votes are all lined up to pass the bill despite his absence. This is going to be a cliffhanger anyway you look at it.

Leni

75 posted on 12/16/2017 4:24:55 PM PST by MinuteGal (MAGA !!!)
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