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Bengus81

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144. Yeah...I agree 1000% with you. I hope John feels some compassion after all of this.....

Thu Jul 20, 2017, 07:42 AM

Jul 2017

As horrible as this is having little or NO insurance,or having a home taken away and other things will NEVER be on his or his families mind. They can concentrate on treatments to try and slow this down to where he can have another year or two or maybe more.

And NO,he's not the only one in our Country who DESERVES this kind of health care coverage. We ALL do.......

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John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer [View all] lanlady Jul 2017 OP

Yeah MFM008 Jul 2017 #1

Sorry to hear that rpannier Jul 2017 #2

I'm no political fan, but this does sadden me. That's about as bad as it gets. hlthe2b Jul 2017 #3

Yeah, no kidding. calimary Jul 2017 #14

Carter enid602 Jul 2017 #68

McCain's original melanoma was many years ago. This represents a late & very aggressive hlthe2b Jul 2017 #72

This is a glioblastoma, per the report I heard. Not related to melanoma as far as I know. nt Tess49 Jul 2017 #81

That's more recent info, then... hlthe2b Jul 2017 #83

I just heard it a few minutes ago. Tess49 Jul 2017 #87

Same as Sen. Kennedy no? BootinUp Jul 2017 #101

Yes. These tumors cannot be totally resected. They put out little feelers and implant in Tess49 Jul 2017 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author jzodda Jul 2017 #124

I heard on local radio that family said it marybourg Jul 2017 #111

Oh dear sarge43 Jul 2017 #4

OMGOSH.......so sorry to hear that...... a kennedy Jul 2017 #5

This is very sad news. Mrs. Overall Jul 2017 #6

Not really leftieNanner Jul 2017 #38

Yes, it does suck and I don't wish this suffering on anyone either. Mrs. Overall Jul 2017 #77

I think I read a few months ago that there is a marybourg Jul 2017 #114

Yes, it can increase survivability by 4-6 months Bradical79 Jul 2017 #119

My Mom was diagnosed with 2 at once. maxsolomon Jul 2017 #66

So sorry to hear that about your mother. Mrs. Overall Jul 2017 #74

Thanks - it was really hard on my father, but it's 10 years now. maxsolomon Jul 2017 #79

Can you pls explain what you meant by: if you get it, you basically just go to sleep. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2017 #138

once the tumor gets large enough, you can't stay awake maxsolomon Jul 2017 #156

It's a good thing he has quality health care. Salviati Jul 2017 #7

I was thinking the exact same thought. BigmanPigman Jul 2017 #13

While your assessment is probably right, I am not sure if he gave any indication how he was still_one Jul 2017 #45

it will be interesting to see drray23 Jul 2017 #71

No chance quakerboy Jul 2017 #113

I wonder if trump will call him a loser for getting cancer? Locrian Jul 2017 #143

+10,000 n/t Bengus81 Jul 2017 #145

Yeah...I agree 1000% with you. I hope John feels some compassion after all of this..... Bengus81 Jul 2017 #144

Sad to hear. I was hoping he would live long like his mother has been JI7 Jul 2017 #8

Going to pray for McCain Matthew28 Jul 2017 #9

i agree 100% and bluestarone Jul 2017 #122

Awful. GoCubsGo Jul 2017 #10

Why couldn't it have been McTurtle? Dopers_Greed Jul 2017 #11

McTurtle's is an advanced form of soul cancer. nt joet67 Jul 2017 #34

McConnell IS a malignant brain tumor. lastlib Jul 2017 #98

very evil people seem to live forever. nt elmac Jul 2017 #99

Mitch McConnell will never die jmowreader Jul 2017 #137

And that asshat Limbaugh............n't Bengus81 Jul 2017 #146

you know the oldest living turtle is like 184 right? snooper2 Jul 2017 #159

He is not the only American recently diagnosed with a life threatening disease jpak Jul 2017 #12

I respect John McCain like no other Senator. Missn-Hitch Jul 2017 #15

This explains the odd Comey questioning JI7 Jul 2017 #23

Just saw a WaPo breaking - link BumRushDaShow Jul 2017 #16

I'm sorry to hear this. herding cats Jul 2017 #17

One of the only honorable GOPers left.... alittlelark Jul 2017 #18

His legacy? djg21 Jul 2017 #80

I have had some very pleasant daydreams about that alittlelark Jul 2017 #93

He could make up for punishing us with Sarah Palin. TNNurse Jul 2017 #100

I'm still not convinced that janx Jul 2017 #123

I don't think it was. tammywammy Jul 2017 #131

his legacy is forcing this on the national stage snooper2 Jul 2017 #160

Really sorry to hear that. nikibatts Jul 2017 #19

My wife's sister died from the same kind of cancer last year. Mr.Bill Jul 2017 #20

Sorry for your loss. eom LittleGirl Jul 2017 #24

My mother-in-law, also. narnian60 Jul 2017 #32

I have a first cousin who is in hospice, now, with a cancerous tumor in her brain. demosincebirth Jul 2017 #48

oh boy LittleGirl Jul 2017 #21

Godspeed John McCain Moostache Jul 2017 #22

I'm sorry to hear that. ananda Jul 2017 #25

I hate cancer. WhoWoodaKnew Jul 2017 #26

Is this the same type of brain cancer Ted Kennedy had? bathroommonkey76 Jul 2017 #27

Yes, it is. The irony is cosmic. n/t TygrBright Jul 2017 #50

President Jimmy Carter had brain and liver cancer and is now cancer free, they have some Thinkingabout Jul 2017 #28

Hopefully Mccain can end up like Carter but i think MCcain has a worse JI7 Jul 2017 #43

Wasn't Carter given 6 weeks to live after they had found out what kind of brain cancer he had? LiberalArkie Jul 2017 #64

No. former9thward Jul 2017 #133

Best wishes to Senator McCain dbackjon Jul 2017 #29

McCain has a unique opportunity to regain his position as a hero for the country he loves Freethinker65 Jul 2017 #30

And he's done that several times in the past. elleng Jul 2017 #42

(notwithstanding his selection of Sarah Palin........ ) lastlib Jul 2017 #102

Yes, even tho THAT! elleng Jul 2017 #104

I am no fan of John Mc Cain but being a cancer survivor myself, Grammy23 Jul 2017 #31

Same cancer sabbat hunter Jul 2017 #33

Glioblastoma, a bad type of brain cancer I think, not that ANY is good. elleng Jul 2017 #35

positive vibes being sent freddyvh Jul 2017 #36

diagnosed guss Jul 2017 #37

Link: janx Jul 2017 #105

ty guss Jul 2017 #165

For those who don't know the term "glioblastoma" DFW Jul 2017 #39

You are correct. Mr.Bill Jul 2017 #49

I suspect he will be offerred the latest in immunothreapies still_one Jul 2017 #58

Yes, it is a death sentence and McCain will not necessarily be able to be well enough to work nor Pachamama Jul 2017 #78

From what I recently read the average has gone up Bradical79 Jul 2017 #118

As far as I have seen DFW Jul 2017 #154

Very sad. Hope his GOP colleagues see that everyone eventually needs good healthcare. harun Jul 2017 #157

Don't hold your breath DFW Jul 2017 #163

My good vibes and prayers are with him and his family. As I'm a military vet, I iluvtennis Jul 2017 #40

McCain is from a different generation of Republican. My home state of Oregon had two liberal Repub yurbud Jul 2017 #54

Current batch of republicans: All thanks not fooled Jul 2017 #155

Which was so stupid of Trump.. EX500rider Jul 2017 #164

Oh no. :( SummerSnow Jul 2017 #41

Very sad mindfulNJ Jul 2017 #44

Don't care broadcaster90210 Jul 2017 #46

Very sorry to hear this qanda Jul 2017 #47

My friend has same cancer in same area of brain mchill Jul 2017 #51

Come to think of it mchill Jul 2017 #55

we are all human beings. Times like these I'd rather go high. NRaleighLiberal Jul 2017 #52

Well, that explains his bizarre questioning of Comey. Sad to hear it. It's a horrific way to go. catbyte Jul 2017 #53

I'll never forget the dirty trick Lee Atwater and Bush mobeau69 Jul 2017 #56

Here's an awful coincidence: Atwater died of an inoperable brain tumor, too. catbyte Jul 2017 #59

South Carolina was Rove. Atwater was way dead by then. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2017 #63

Thanks. I stand corrected. mobeau69 Jul 2017 #142

Ha! No problem. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2017 #147

Atwater had many regrets Skittles Jul 2017 #65

Do you believe that Atwater would have had those regrets if he wasn't terminal? I seriously still_one Jul 2017 #92

Atwater was Rove's mentor, and it was Atwater's legacy that rove and bush used in SC. still_one Jul 2017 #89

... shenmue Jul 2017 #57

Prayers benld74 Jul 2017 #60

Isn't glioblastoma the same cancer that Ted Kennedy had? csziggy Jul 2017 #61

Sad 40RatRod Jul 2017 #62

As a combat vet, He will always hold a special place with me............. Old Vet Jul 2017 #161

I'm truly sorry. Cancer is a monster. nolabear Jul 2017 #67

link to article alp227 Jul 2017 #69

This news popped up on my computer from WAPost a few minutes ago... janx Jul 2017 #70

deepest sympathies. I will pray for him and his family. deminks Jul 2017 #73

Sad for him, his family and the country. He had some honor. Shrike47 Jul 2017 #75

Unfortunate for him, but he is an old man... Zing Zing Zingbah Jul 2017 #76

I'm sorry to hear that.. whathehell Jul 2017 #82

I wish him well! He reminds me sometimes of 'old school' republicans and not RKP5637 Jul 2017 #84

On Twitter, Deplorable Donald's Deplorables are doing handstands. catbyte Jul 2017 #85

The republican party should somehow purge itself of these creatures, but they are Trump's kind of RKP5637 Jul 2017 #90

You should see tabloid Breitbart... n/t janx Jul 2017 #96

This is why I want nothing to do with those people. They are not normal or decent. nr Honeycombe8 Jul 2017 #108

So sorry for him and his family. Nt BootinUp Jul 2017 #86

May blessings be on he and his family. PatrickforO Jul 2017 #88

Best wishes to you Sen. McCain CountAllVotes Jul 2017 #91

Dammit. Cancer just sux. HATE it. nt 7962 Jul 2017 #94

Sorry to hear this peggysue2 Jul 2017 #95

I am very sad with this news. Turbineguy Jul 2017 #97

Sad news, I wish him well Dorn Jul 2017 #103

Having been through 3 separate rounds of chemo over the past 5 years ReformedGOPer Jul 2017 #106

This is really bad news. Survival rates are low, and he's 80. Oh, my. Honeycombe8 Jul 2017 #107

That is the same cancer that killed my Dad Siwsan Jul 2017 #109

Glioblastoma. Ungood. SunSeeker Jul 2017 #110

A difficult time for him and his family. gademocrat7 Jul 2017 #112

I am sorry to hear this. I wish him peace. Squinch Jul 2017 #115

Is it what got Teddy Kennedy? joeybee12 Jul 2017 #117

Yes catbyte Jul 2017 #120

Too bad joeybee12 Jul 2017 #129

Very sad Worktodo Jul 2017 #121

The Freerepublic people are absolutely destestible. Comments on McCain prove this. Kablooie Jul 2017 #125

That disgusts me jzodda Jul 2017 #127

I am very down over this tonight jzodda Jul 2017 #126

He needs to get the same treatment that Jimmy Carter had. Motley13 Jul 2017 #128

Every human will become afflicted with cancer if they live long enough. gilbert sullivan Jul 2017 #130

It's also a gift from the environments we cherish and want to save. LanternWaste Jul 2017 #150

+1 dalton99a Jul 2017 #162

That's sad news. n/t tammywammy Jul 2017 #132

In the words of the immortal "The Dude"....... SergeStorms Jul 2017 #134

I'm sorry to hear this. montana_hazeleyes Jul 2017 #135

No place for politics or my team v your team here. flvegan Jul 2017 #136

I could never agree with his politics murielm99 Jul 2017 #139

Darn, I'm so sorry to hear this! denvine Jul 2017 #140

Wrong guy if you ask me. Sorry John and family. You've always seemed pretty decent. truthisfreedom Jul 2017 #141

well rtracey Jul 2017 #148

I am very sorry for Senator McCain Maeve Jul 2017 #149

Lost a brother to a brain tumor left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #151

So did mine. weydowner Jul 2017 #158

That is tough new. I wish him well. CentralMass Jul 2017 #152

McCain is at least a "sane" Republican jimlup Jul 2017 #153