I know we like to give McCain shit for his maverick reputation but this will be a huge loss - he's always making foreign trips and he takes our foreign policy seriously. I can't imagine he will be able he to continue that pace and I know he was trying to mitigate damage with our allies.
It's also super sad to me for some reason because his mom is still alive.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jul 19, 2017 20:36:39 GMT -5
The statement says that it was completely resected, which is really quite a rarity, so most likely they knew what this was going in. I'm glad he's getting the best possible treatment and I wish him all the happiness in the world and the absolute maximum time he can get with his family.
This is a really shitty and insensitive thing to say. Someone coherent? Fuck you.
Yeah, this falls in the line of "I'm not racist/sexist/homophobic/etc. BUT...."
If you're qualifying your statement? Best leave that shit in your head.
And I see you people who liked this.
I am sorry. He is suffering from a terrible disease. What I said was insensitive.
I do wish that he could step back for his own benefit. Having known people suffering in similar circumstances, trying to maintain "normal life" when life is anything but normal only aggrivates the situation. Someone in his position faces tremendous stress and he has a lot of responsibility to the people he serves.
My thoughts had nothing to do with his political beliefs and I expressed them poorly. So many of us speculated after the Comey trial that something was terribly wrong and I am sick to hear this is what's going on.
Post by sugarglider on Jul 19, 2017 20:52:34 GMT -5
I have been fond of McCain since he ran for president in 2000, and I find Meghan McCain very relatable in so many ways (we're about the same age, both went to college in NY, have similar political stances, etc.), and I think perhaps that's why I'm unexpectedly bawling at this news. Obviously he's older, so the possibility of his death shouldn't be unexpected, but it's still so heartbreaking for his loved ones. And man, he may not be perfect, but he has been such a vital participant in our democracy.
Obama's tweet and some of the others made me cry. This is what politics should be. Politicians who differ, but are respectful to one another, care about one another and acknowledge that they are working toward a common good of our country.
Yeah, this falls in the line of "I'm not racist/sexist/homophobic/etc. BUT...."
If you're qualifying your statement? Best leave that shit in your head.
And I see you people who liked this.
I am sorry. He is suffering from a terrible disease. What I said was insensitive.
I do wish that he could step back for his own benefit. Having known people suffering in similar circumstances, trying to maintain "normal life" when life is anything but normal only aggrivates the situation. Someone in his position faces tremendous stress and he has a lot of responsibility to the people he serves.
My thoughts had nothing to do with his political beliefs and I expressed them poorly. So many of us speculated after the Comey trial that something was terribly wrong and I am sick to hear this is what's going on.
As someone who is also dealing with an aggressive form of cancer with a poor prognosis - while working a job with a lot of responsibility and trying to maintain my normal life, I wanted to offer my perspective on the bold.
I, like I would suspect McCain and many others, hope that I will be indeed be one of the "lucky ones" (because some people are), so I want to continue enjoying the "normal life" I have and plan to do so until it is no longer possible. I would also add that while my life maybe considered "anything but normal", the lives of my friends and family (and the rest of the world) don't standstill just because I have cancer.
My god. I am so surprised. I may not always agree with him, but I think of John McCain as a true constant in our government. I hope he fights hard and wins.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
Reports say that they removed all the tumor which is rare with a GBM. Hopefully this means his prognosis is better Than the average GBM diagnosis.
I didn't hear that report but I doubt it's accurate. They'd have to have removed every thread in a spiders web, but none of the surrounding brain tissue. That's why glioblastoma (GBM just indicates recurrence) is so aggressive.
Reports say that they removed all the tumor which is rare with a GBM. Hopefully this means his prognosis is better Than the average GBM diagnosis.
I didn't hear that report but I doubt it's accurate. They'd have to have removed every thread in a spiders web, but none of the surrounding brain tissue. That's why glioblastoma (GBM just indicates recurrence) is so aggressive.
I know, which is why I said it's rare
ETA: I'm sorry that you lost your husband to this awful cancer. There is some promising research being down at Duke (and other institutions) that hopefully will make this tumor not as tragic as it is now.
Reports say that they removed all the tumor which is rare with a GBM. Hopefully this means his prognosis is better Than the average GBM diagnosis.
I didn't hear that report but I doubt it's accurate. They'd have to have removed every thread in a spiders web, but none of the surrounding brain tissue. That's why glioblastoma (GBM just indicates recurrence) is so aggressive.
I agree with this. Especially since his continuing on with chemo. That's an indicator that there's still residual tumor left. They don't do chemo when they've removed it all (like my type of brain tumor only required resection and no further treatment but continued surveillance)
Post by sparkythelawyer on Jul 19, 2017 22:45:19 GMT -5
I don't agree with him on much, but few people have busted their backs for this country with the dignity and ferocity that he has. I am so sorry to hear this.
My BFF brother was dx with glioblastoma last week and it's pretty much the worst case scenario. I'm sad for him and his family - life is such a fucking asshole sometimes.
My BFF brother was dx with glioblastoma last week and it's pretty much the worst case scenario. I'm sad for him and his family - life is such a fucking asshole sometimes.
Yes, Ted Kennedy as well.
I'm very sorry for your friend and her brother and their loved ones.
I am sorry. He is suffering from a terrible disease. What I said was insensitive.
I do wish that he could step back for his own benefit. Having known people suffering in similar circumstances, trying to maintain "normal life" when life is anything but normal only aggrivates the situation. Someone in his position faces tremendous stress and he has a lot of responsibility to the people he serves.
My thoughts had nothing to do with his political beliefs and I expressed them poorly. So many of us speculated after the Comey trial that something was terribly wrong and I am sick to hear this is what's going on.
As someone who is also dealing with an aggressive form of cancer with a poor prognosis - while working a job with a lot of responsibility and trying to maintain my normal life, I wanted to offer my perspective on the bold.
I, like I would suspect McCain and many others, hope that I will be indeed be one of the "lucky ones" (because some people are), so I want to continue enjoying the "normal life" I have and plan to do so until it is no longer possible. I would also add that while my life maybe considered "anything but normal", the lives of my friends and family (and the rest of the world) don't standstill just because I have cancer.
Hugs to you, PandaPear. You will be in my thoughts. I hope you are able to enjoy your normal life for a very, very long time. As my oncologist told me, statistics can tell you the overall prognosis for a disease, but they can't tell you which side of those numbers you will fall on. May you fall on the good side of those stats.
When I had cancer, I continued to work as much as I could. Keeping things as normal as possible was the only thing that kept me sane through the whole ordeal. A friend of mine who survived GBM for 8 years worked that entire time, until just before the end. If McCain wants to retire and spend time relaxing with his family, I hope that he does. But if he wants to continue working and doing as much as he possibly can, then I hope he is able to do that for a long, long time.