John McCain Diagnosed with Brain Cancer

It would be hypocritical for us to say we are shedding tears for this dedicated political malignancy. The man—no gift to humanity or any creature that depends on justice and peace for a better chance— cast a long and sinister shadow in the halls of an already utterly corrupt political system. So while the praise from his partners in crime, and the usual establishment sycophants, continues to pour in, as expected, we wish to remind everyone about the terrible cost the world has paid for McCain’s political trajectory. His most recent intrigues have concerned the pushing of the world ever closer to a nuclear war with Russia, and the setting up of NATO vipers on Russia’s doorstep, including a full-fledged Neonazi regime in Ukraine. Surely the distinguished senator from Arizona knew what he was doing.

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John McCain with terrorists in Syria, the type described by the US press "as moderate rebels."

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[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ccording to Cancer.net, an estimated 23,800 adult Americans are diagnosed with the disease annually - also about 4,830 children. Brain or other nervous system cancer is the nation’s 10th leading cause of death, an estimated 16,700 adults succumbing annually. The 5-year survival rate is 34% for men, 36% for women, depending on various factors, including type of tumor, its size, location, grade, whether it can be entirely surgically removed, age of the patient, whether he or she is functional, if the tumor spread and how aggressively.

Chances for survival decrease with age. McCain is 80. Children up to age 14 have a 73% chance to recover and live normally. For the elderly it’s 5% - though radiation and chemotherapy can lengthen lives of patients.

Glioblastoma multiforme ones fare worst. Survival rate for the afflicted aged 55 - 64 is only 1%.

The ubiquitous warmonger John McCain giving "moral support" to the Ukraine Neonazi rebels. Don't ask him to support Occupy Wall Street.

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]cCain was diagnosed with primary gliobtastoma. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, it’s an aggressive tumor in the tissue of the brain and spinal cord. Only 10% of patients with the disease live five years or longer, not a positive prognosis for McCain. In August 2009, Senator Ted Kennedy succumbed to brain cancer, 15 months after his illness was diagnosed.

During a routine physical exam last week, Mayo Clinic Arizona doctors discovered a blood clot above McCain’s left eye. Though successfully removed, tissue pathology showed brain cancer. McCain will likely undergo radiation and/or chemo treatment. It’s too early to know if his illness marks the end of his Senate career - surely if he’s unable to return to Washington and function normally. He was discharged last Saturday, continuing his recovery at home. Since 1993, he’s had three malignant melanomas removed. He’s undergone regular screenings for years.

His web site said he “and his family are reviewing further treatment options with his Mayo Clinic care team. (They) may include a combination of chemotherapy and radiation.” McCain’s brain cancer is very aggressive, much like imperial policies he supported for 30 years as a US senator - succeeding Barry Goldwater in January 1987. He currently chairs the Senate’s Armed Services Committee. He’s one of the most Russophobic, hawkish US senators, a rabid supporter of all imperial wars.

Given the seriousness of his illness, he may have had his last hurrah.

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STEPHEN LENDMAN was born in 1934 in Boston, MA. In 1956, he received a BA from Harvard University. Two years of US Army service followed, then an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1960. After working seven years as a marketing research analyst, he joined the Lendman Group family business in 1967. He remained there until retiring at year end 1999. Writing on major world and national issues began in summer 2005. In early 2007, radio hosting followed. Lendman now hosts the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network three times weekly. Distinguished guests are featured. Listen live or archived. Major world and national issues are discussed. Lendman is a 2008 Project Censored winner and 2011 Mexican Journalists Club international journalism award recipient.

During a routine physical exam last week, Mayo Clinic Arizona doctors discovered a blood clot above McCain’s left eye. Though successfully removed, tissue pathology showed brain cancer. McCain will likely undergo radiation and/or chemo treatment. It’s too early to know if his illness marks the end of his Senate career – surely if he’s unable to return to Washington and function normally. He was discharged last Saturday, continuing his recovery at home. Since 1993, he’s had three malignant melanomas removed. He’s undergone regular screenings for years.

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