McCain back in hospital for treatment related to cancer therapy

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY BRETT SAMUELS - 12/13/17 04:58 PM EST

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C., for side effects related to his cancer therapy, his office announced Wednesday.

"As ever, he remains grateful to his physicians for their excellent care, and his friends and supporters for their encouragement and good wishes. Senator McCain looks forward to returning to work as soon as possible," McCain's staff said in a statement.

McCain announced in July he had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. He has been undergoing treatment since.

In November, he suffered a minor tear in his right Achilles tendon as a side effect of the treatment.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/364775-mccain-back-in-hospital-for-treatment-related-to-cancer-therapy

[hlthe2b]

1. I do feel very sorry for his family--particularly Meghan who was on the View with Joe Biden today

That video is so phenomenal as to why I absolutely ADORE Joe Biden. He is so compassionate with her. I know it has been posted here today so look for it if you haven't seen it.

[BigDemVoter]

7. I don't feel sorry for any of them. They support this vicious and hideous tax

cut that will deprive others of healthcare that McCain gets for free. They all make me sick.

[hlthe2b]

8. One can detest their politics but sympathize with their grief. n/t

[BigDemVoter]

10. Maybe one can, but I don't.

[Hortensis]

24. I could but I won't be bothered. The problems he's

trying to make others live with command my concern.

My best hope is that his health problems keep him from being able to vote, causing a lot more political and emotional distress to McConnell than pain to McCain.

[Bengus81]

33. He'll vote to KILL the ACA from the inside out tossing MILLIONS off of health care....

that he has no problem affording.

[hlthe2b]

34. the issue is the daughter, Meghan. Hate their policies/fight their stances, but don't turn into

what you hate. Keep your humanity.

[BigDemVoter]

35. Wishing for something bad to happen to somebody and feeling sorry for them are two different

things. I don't wish ill on Senator McCain or his family, but I don't have any sympathy for them. It's MUCH, MUCH easier to deal with sickness and death when you have the means to pay for insurance, care, funeral expenses, and other "insignificant" goodies. The McCain family is enormously wealthy-- $millions. . . . They support an onerous tax and withdrawal of insurance options on the poorest individuals in the country-- the most vulnerable. No, I have NO pity for them--none. They support tax cuts for THEMSELVES. Fuck 'em.

[Raine1967]

11. His children have nothing to do with his vote.

This just seems very cold and mean.

[BigDemVoter]

12. They support it.

[Raine1967]

14. There is something to be said about humanity.

I refuse to give in to my anger.

[Neerav B. Trivedi]

38. And that makes you the bigger/better person

Thank you for that.......we need more people like you in the world. Namaste!

[gopiscrap]

17. bullshit his children are adults

they support his policies so fuck him and them

[Raine1967]

19. I happen to be able to disagree with their politics

and still have sympathy for their grief.


Death doesn't know a political party.

[Hortensis]

25. In this case, hundreds of thousands of deaths

due to inadequate healthcare could well be McCain's legacy. Within the first few years.

Death knows a political party, all right. The Republican Party has been taken over by people who've decided to put a stop to being taxed to provide healthcare for others.

[gopiscrap]

29. totally agree fuck all republicans and may they have

lingering uninsured illness and an uninsured death

[Neerav B. Trivedi]

37. When you met your Maker

You better have a good answer to why you said this, otherwise.....to Hell you go!

[dalton99a]

2. He can't wait to vote for the GOP tax scam and deprive millions of healthcare

[C Moon]

3. Yep.

[riversedge]

9. Yes, I read that the Repugs will include the individual mandate. More GOP sabotage.

[CTyankee]

23. the answer to that is to work like hell in opposition to the GOP tax scam...

but not to deny his humanity in his last period of time on this earth and hope that he does not suffer too much.

I have found that in my old age I am more generous to the suffering and more insufferable to the morally less generous. Funny, that.

[Siwsan]

4. My heart goes out to the McCain family

My family has been through this same situation with my Dad so I know what is in store for the McCains.

Joe Biden was a true and much needed comfort for Meghan. He is such a good, good man.

[Justice]

5. Two points that separate Republicans and Democrats

1. I am old enough to remember when GOP gripped about Beau Biden being at Walter Reed for treatment and insisting he should be in a private hospital or a VA hospital because Beau was no longer on active duty. No one here is gripping about McCain being at WR.

2. Joe Biden reached out to comfort Meghan McCain and the McCain family because he has empathy and compassion for what they are going through. How many GOP members had similar compassion for the Biden family or any Democrat?

[sl8]

36. Members of Congress are authorized to receive medical care at military treatment facilities. n/t

[BigDemVoter]

6. I can honestly say I don't give a good goddamn what happens to McCain.

He FUCKED the country, and now FUCK him.

[gopiscrap]

18. thank you

[BigmanPigman]

13. As far as I am concerned he wants to kill me and millions of others!

He gets two thumbs down from me. He gets HIS health care and doesn't have to bankrupt his family in the process. He is another GOP POS!

[sprinkleeninow]

30. I can't condemn him or his family, but he is one of the legislators

responsible for the vile, cold, heartlesss and greedy bills they contrive to the detriment of others who are vulnerable.

I really have no feelings for his situation one way or the other. He spouts bravado stuff then votes with his koubari.

I went thu hell with my mom, an unspeakable experience that wrecked me to this day.

I do not wish evil on anyone, but have no feeling re: him. "Live for the living."

[mopinko]

15. maybe this will hold up the bill?

[spinbaby]

16. Hes doing better than I expected

My father died of glioblastoma, so I’m well acquainted with how fast and vicious this disease is.

[TNNurse]

20. As a cancer survivor

I was sympathetic to him until this last vote. He got his and others can struggle and suffer without coverage.

I do wonder if the tumor has affected his brain because of that vote. I did not expect that of him. The family would be aware and if the do not act because of them...they are complicit. I do not feel bad for his family at all.

[mpcamb]

26. He may have a decent moment in him yet.

I hope so anyway.

[democrank]

21. I wish the McCain family all the best.

They have a tough road ahead.

[Tarheel_Dem]

22. Eighteen year cancer survivor here, and I wish him all the best. I hate his politics, but I don't...

wish this disease on anyone.

[Motley13]

27. I am sad for him, I have a love/hate relationship for him

He is, contrary to what the moron says, an American hero.

[quakerboy]

28. I wish him a peaceful recovery from these side effect

And hope he is able to exit the hospital at the absolute last moment in time to have another Christmas with his family

[Rollo]

31. Who will be appointed to replace McCain if, and when?

Sarah Palin, perhaps?

[eppur_se_muova]

32. If McCain wants to do the right thing, he can pair his vote with Jones'.

Think I'll write his office and suggest that.

This would have the effect of recognizing Jones as a Senator for AL, even if he hasn't been seated yet. (Up yours, Mitch.)

("Pairing" is an agreement that neither will vote if the other does not, since they know one is for, the other against. Commonly done as a courtesy to Senators who needs to be out of town during a particular vote.)

[scipan]

39. excellent idea.

If he feels so strongly about 'regular order', the usual I think is to seat Jones as soon as he is certified as the winner. Don't know how much longer that will take.

[Judi Lynn]

40. Didn't know. Thank you for the illumination. Wonderful idea. n/t