2016 Postmortem

enlightenment

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67. Okay.

Reply to hill2016 (Reply #64)

Mon Nov 30, 2015, 09:51 PM

Nov 2015

He took it for eight years as a primary treatment for his cancer - a GIST tumor that was removed but had spread. The Gleevec kept the tumor/s under control. Every year or so they would take him off the drug, then the tumors would begin to grow and he'd go back on it. He was part of a Mayo study/trial - the oldest member who had the tumor removed (since we were told they are very difficult to remove).

I'm sure you know more about it than I.

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Bernie Sanders will be 75 years old in January 2017 [View all] Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 OP

Frankly, I don't care if he's 75 or 85 or 105. kestrel91316 Nov 2015 #1

I don't care Kalidurga Nov 2015 #2

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She already released her medical records. nt Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #4

All of them, or just a selective few? DJ13 Nov 2015 #9

Right. Forgetful... BlueCaliDem Nov 2015 #74

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Her staff felt she UglyGreed Nov 2015 #55

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Agism should be an offense worthy of banning here berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #5

The age and health of a candidate are legitimate issues. DCBob Nov 2015 #10

Wrong on both counts. FDR had a paralytic illness berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #28

You misunderstood my point. DCBob Nov 2015 #34

You misunderstand mine berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #36

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LOL .. Look at this one.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ DCBob Nov 2015 #42

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That's not what I am talking about. DCBob Nov 2015 #68

+1000 MissDeeds Nov 2015 #29

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But only when directed at Bernie right? JTFrog Nov 2015 #73

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You are correct Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #8

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Clinton showed hers on July 31, Sanders must show his. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #13

that is somewhat misleading dsc Nov 2015 #14

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The poor OP stirred shit poorly. Lol. morningfog Nov 2015 #46

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My father enlightenment Nov 2015 #17

Gleevec hill2016 Nov 2015 #64

Okay. enlightenment Nov 2015 #67

If this concerns you so much, sadoldgirl Nov 2015 #19

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Then Bernie should just release his medical records Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #24

Why not first admit that the stuff about the average life expectancy being 76 is irrelevant? Vattel Nov 2015 #71

It will be irrelevant once he releases his medical records. BlueCaliDem Nov 2015 #80

Holy shit! What is somewhat relevant is the life expectancy of a 75 year old. Vattel Nov 2015 #82

This subthread is about Bernie Sanders, although you're trying to divert the conversation, BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #86

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people trusted McCain as well dlwickham Nov 2015 #78

I think the discussion is fine. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #25

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Just a small point... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #27

Good info. Thanks. nt Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #52

It could also trend upwards; the probability distributions that the actuarial tables are derived JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #53

Another disgusting thread. Are you trying to set a record? nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #30

Haters gonna hate. morningfog Nov 2015 #47

Looks that way. (nt) jeff47 Nov 2015 #62

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Bernie's age is a legitimate concern workinclasszero Nov 2015 #32

It's definitely a high stress non-stop job ... NurseJackie Nov 2015 #33

And I will be 77!! May I play in the Oval Office??!! oldandhappy Nov 2015 #35

Ah... So Ageism Is The Only -ism Allowed Now ??? WillyT Nov 2015 #39

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423 views and only three recs MissDeeds Nov 2015 #44

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You're gonna need this... Scootaloo Nov 2015 #51

!!! MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #58

That's a pretty desparate observation... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #57

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Legitimate discussion but statistics put life expectancy for a 73 year old at 86.. lostnfound Nov 2015 #60

This is agism, and offends me! RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #61

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Considering the news, it's a valid question NurseJackie Nov 2015 #65

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