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McCain survival rate is approximately 4%

Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:09 pm
Posted by League Champs
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Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:09 pm
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Sen. John McCain's tumor is one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. This kind of tumor, formally known as a glioblastoma multiforme, is aggressive and sneaky. It puts out microscopic roots that go deeper into brain tissue

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The American Cancer Society puts the five-year survival rate for patients over 55 at about 4 percent.

His odd behavior over the last months could mean the roots have already gotten into his language, motor and other brain functions
Posted by buckeye_vol
Member since Jul 2014
35252 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:12 pm to
Man that sucks. But McCain's behavior hasn't seemed that different than usual, especially since he's already getting in there in age.
Posted by Rakim
Member since Nov 2015
9954 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:13 pm to
Yea, it basically has roots that goes deep into the brain making it hard if not impossible to remove. This really sucks gang. McCain is a genuine American hero and patriot. I think we were all taken back by his questions in committee and statements. Obviously this cancer has had some impact on his cognitive ability. Sounds like a death sentence.
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 11:15 pm
Posted by LSUTigersVCURams
Member since Jul 2014
21940 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:17 pm to
We gonna have a special election then or what?
Posted by Scoop
RIP Scoop
Member since Sep 2005
44583 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:17 pm to
I have mixed feelings about McCain.

Respect his service and what he went through.

He has been damaging to the Rep for years.

I don't understand people like him. I'm out grinding every day and retirement sounds so great when I can shut it down. These politicians are multimillionaires and won't quit.

What is wrong with them?
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
63479 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:18 pm to
He seems like the type that would be in that 4%. Regardless of politics, no doubt the man is tough as nails.
Posted by Mr. Misanthrope
Cloud 8
Member since Nov 2012
5565 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:20 pm to
He needs to check out that Bryzinsky (sp?) Clinic in Houston.
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
67273 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:24 pm to
He definitely seemed off during the comey testimony and gorsuch confirmation hearings. His questions were all over the place, making no sense, and something seemed off about his facial expressions. I chalked it up to early onset dementia, so brain tumor makes perfect sense. Having seen the signs for so many months, I can almost assure you he will not survive this.
Posted by Blizzard of Chizz
Member since Apr 2012
19163 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:26 pm to
Cancer cells are pretty fascinating. Basically, they are immortal. Most of the cancer cell lines used in research today were harvested from cancer patients who died in the 50's and 60's. Kind of strange to think that someone who died of cancer nearly 70 years ago lives on as cancer cells.

I had the opportunity to work with breast cancer cells a few semesters ago. It was pretty neat watching them go into survival mode when treated with drugs. It gave me a fresh perspective on why they are so hard to kill.
Posted by Sentrius
Fort Rozz
Member since Jun 2011
64757 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:28 pm to
If McCain cares about his constituents in Arizona, he will resign now to end the uncertainty and make sure Arizona has full time representation that's in perfect health.
Posted by Lsuhoohoo
Member since Sep 2007
95014 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:36 pm to
I mean he's 81. His 5 year survival rate as a healthy 81 year old (though assuredly higher than 4%) I'd assume isn't great. The life expectancy for someone who's made it to his age is on average, 7 more years.
Posted by airfernando
Member since Oct 2015
15248 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:39 pm to
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McCain survival rate is approximately 4%
far from accurate. That's the average. McCain may have much better chance or even worse. He's had a pretty good life and a lot of years. Don't mean that in a cruel way.
Posted by mmcgrath
Indianapolis
Member since Feb 2010
35509 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:41 pm to
One name: Jimmy Carter

Two more words: frick cancer

frick cancer in every way possible.
Posted by ChEgrad
Member since Nov 2012
3290 posts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:47 pm to
My dad made it about 2 years with that cancer. The last year he would talk and all the words sounded perfect, rhythm was good, punctuation was good, but they didn't make any sense. I think he knew what he wanted to say, but the wrong words came out.
Posted by 225bred
COYS
Member since Jun 2011
20386 posts
Posted on 7/20/17 at 12:09 am to
I'm sorry if this question comes across as crass or disrespectful, that's not my intent, but I'm a realist.

I'm praying for Sen. McCain, I hope John McCain survives many more years but God forbid Senator McCain passes away, & if it's before our countries next election will the Dem's use Trump's previous (admittedly poor) comments about Senator McCain against him in ads and the public domain prove his "cruelness/lack of dignity or lack of tiness to serve"?

Sorry if this seems crass, just being pragmatic & realistic about how the political machine works, on BOTH sides.


Edited to clarify my question, was worded awkwardly first time around.
This post was edited on 7/20/17 at 1:39 am
Posted by RollTide1987
Augusta, GA
Member since Nov 2009
65147 posts
Posted on 7/20/17 at 12:47 am to
My dad's currently battling leukemia so I wish Mr. McCain all the best.
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
82963 posts
Posted on 7/20/17 at 1:14 am to
He's always infuriated me but he was a little off the last month or two. This makes sense.
Posted by CGSC Lobotomy
Member since Sep 2011
81162 posts
Posted on 7/20/17 at 1:49 am to
Not a good sign. I don't particularly like Senator McCain, but I don't hate him either. That sucks for him and his family.
Posted by baybeefeetz
Member since Sep 2009
31669 posts
Posted on 7/20/17 at 4:16 am to
Oh shite. It's GM? He dead.
Posted by Snipe
Member since Nov 2015
11141 posts
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:35 am to
So is McCain off limits now to call out his utter cuck bullshite because he has the cancer?

Just asking because it seems whenever someone gets sick, as in terminal, all of the sudden people are expected to over look the stupid shite they do and have done. It's like we have to handle them with white gloves or something.

Asking for a friend..
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