Kennedy diagnosed with malignant brain tumor[views:3319][posts:16]________________________________________ [May 20,2008 6:08pm - My_dying_bride ""] updated 1 hour, 32 minutes ago BOSTON - A cancerous brain tumor caused the seizure Sen. Edward M. Kennedy suffered over the weekend, doctors said Tuesday in a grim diagnosis for one of American politics' most enduring figures. The Massachusetts Democrat has a malignant glioma in the left parietal-lobe, according to doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital, where Kennedy, 76, has been undergoing tests since Saturday after having a seizure at his Cape Cod home. The usual course of treatment includes combinations of radiation and chemotherapy, but Kennedy's treatment will be decided after more tests. Story continues below ↓advertisement "He has had no further seizures, remains in good overall condition, and is up and walking around the hospital," said a joint statement issued by Dr. Lee Schwamm, vice chairman of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Larry Ronan, Kennedy's primary care physician. The doctors said Kennedy will remain in the hospital "for the next couple of days according to routine protocol." "He remains in good spirits and full of energy," they said. Son by his side Kennedy's wife and children have been with him each day since he was hospitalized. Senator Kennedy's son, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., plans to stay at the hospital for the time being. "Obviously it's tough news for any son to hear," said spokeswoman Robin Costello. "He's comforted by the fact that his dad is such a fighter, and if anyone can get through something as challenging as this, it would be his father. So he's optimistic, he's hopeful, but obviously he's concerned." resident Bush was notified by his staff of Kennedy's diagnosis at 1:20 p.m. "He said he was deeply saddened and would keep Sen. Kennedy in his prayers," spokeswoman Dana Perino said. Malignant gliomas are a type of brain cancer diagnosed in about 9,000 Americans a year — and the most common type among adults. It's a starting diagnosis: How well patients fare depends on what specific tumor type is determined by further testing. Average survival can range from less than a year for very advanced and aggressive types — such as glioblastomas — or to about five years for different types that are slower growing. Surgery can be an option for some types, especially to reduce symptoms as a tumor enlarges and puts pressure on the rest of the brain. Many gliomas infiltrate normal brain tissue instead of forming a solid mass, making it hard to remove much of the tumor. Senators bow heads in prayer Senate Democratic and Republican leaders both interrupted their parties' regularly scheduled party luncheons to announce the news about Kennedy. Republicans bowed their heads and said a prayer. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., told colleagues that Kennedy is optimistic. "I'm having a hard time remembering a day in my 34 years here I've felt this sadly," said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. "I'm really sad. He's the one politician who brings tears to my eyes when he speaks," former Sen. Bob Kerrey, D-Neb., said when told in a Senate hallway about Kennedy's condition. New York Sen. Charles Schumer said, "We pray for him and know he will be back because he is a fighter, and we — and America — need him so." Democratic Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia broke down in tears on the Senate floor and said "Thank God for you, Ted." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24728667?gt1=43004 did work on his house with my dad a couple years ago...beat to shit. |
| _________________________________ [May 20,2008 6:16pm - W3 nli ""] dood John Kennedy died in the 60s |
| ______________________________ [May 20,2008 9:41pm - Yeti ""] My_dying_bride said: "I'm really sad. He's the one politician who brings tears to my eyes when he speaks," former Sen. Bob Kerrey, D-Neb., said when told in a Senate hallway about Kennedy's condition. you know, i'd have to agree. it makes me cry that he is in office. this will get him the fuck out. |
| _________________________________________ [May 20,2008 10:11pm - dug_nli_still ""] maybe he can drive the tumor off a bridge and drown it. |
| ___________________________________________ [May 20,2008 10:54pm - DaveFromTheGrave ""] dug_nli_still said:maybe he can drive the tumor off a bridge and drown it. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA |
| ___________________________________ [May 20,2008 11:17pm - mortalis ""] fat teddy is the shit. |
| _____________________________________ [May 20,2008 11:29pm - i_am_lazy ""] dug_nli_still said:maybe he can drive the tumor off a bridge and drown it. My first thought when he had the seizure was that they would blame that accident on a seizure. And when I first saw the news story today at work, someone asked where the bathroom was...and it's back, and to the left. Back, and to the left. Back, and to the left. |
| __________________________________________ [May 21,2008 6:54am - corpus_colostomy ""] the tumors name is Chappaquiddick. |
| _____________________________________ [May 21,2008 9:34am - DYA is NLI ""] Er, uh, er, uh, er, uh, er, uh, tumah. |
| ________________________________ [May 21,2008 9:55am - xmikex ""] You know, I hated this guy for so long. He's a pompous asshole that got away with murder (literally), had the local media in his pocket, and in a lot of ways typified stereotypical politicians. But the guy's got balls. And I gotta respect that. And it absolutely figures that a week after he finally does something I love him for, and has the sack to stand up to douchebag Arlen Specter and tell him to get his ass back to work... this happens. |
| _________________________________________ [May 21,2008 9:57am - SacreligionNLI ""] if there's a lesson to be learned here, it is don't mess with the GOP they'll cut you out or kill you in ways that you didn't even know they could |
| ____________________________________ [May 21,2008 10:17am - dreadkill ""] arlen specter is a wizard |
| ________________________________ [May 21,2008 10:26am - aril ""] Yea... I mean, Ted's made mistakes in his life. He may not have the best political views on certain subjects, but you gotta respect him for what he is and how he does it. He's got one of the most powerful voices in the Senate, and is a sharp critic of Bush. |
| _________________________________________ [May 21,2008 10:32am - brad weymouth ""] DYA%20is%20NLI said:Er, uh, er, uh, er, uh, er, uh, tumah.Er, uh, er, uh, er, uh, er, uh, it's not er,uh, uh tumah! er, oh wait, it is....bummah |
| _________________________________ [May 21,2008 11:04am - xmikex ""] IZZZ NAAAUGHT AHHH TOOMAH!! |
| ________________________________ [May 21,2008 11:08am - aril ""] GITT TOOO THAH CHOPPAH! GOOOOO NOOOAAOOWW! |
| _________________________________________ [May 21,2008 11:20pm - My_dying_bride ""] ya i saw on teh news everyone from mass was praising him as a life saver and a saint....such bullshit. |