US serving Senator from Arizona, John McCain, has been diagnosed with brain cancer, according to a Wednesday statement released by his office.
The tumor was discovered after
the former Republican senator underwent a procedure last week to remove a
blood clot.
Below is the statement
"Washington, D.C. – At the
request of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and his family, Mayo Clinic released the
following statement today:
"On Friday, July 14, Sen.
John McCain underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from above his left
eye at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix. Subsequent tissue pathology revealed
that a primary brain tumor known as a glioblastoma was associated with the
blood clot.
"Scanning done since the
procedure (a minimally invasive craniotomy with an eyebrow incision) shows that
the tissue of concern was completely resected by imaging criteria.
"The Senator and his family
are reviewing further treatment options with his Mayo Clinic care team.
Treatment options may include a combination of chemotherapy and radiation.
"The Senator's doctors say
he is recovering from his surgery 'amazingly well' and his underlying health is
excellent."
The office of Senator John McCain
also released the following statement:
"Senator McCain appreciates
the outpouring of support he has received over the last few days. He is in good
spirits as he continues to recover at home with his family in Arizona. He is
grateful to the doctors and staff at Mayo Clinic for their outstanding care,
and is confident that any future treatment will be effective. Further
consultations with Senator McCain's Mayo Clinic care team will indicate when he
will return to the United States Senate."
President Donald Trump released a
message soon after the news of the senator's condition broke. "Senator
John McCain has always been a fighter," he said. "Melania and I send
our thoughts and prayers to Senator McCain, Cindy, and their entire family. Get
well soon."
John McCain, who contested in the 2008
presidential election was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986. He is
known for his work in the 1990s to restore diplomatic relations with Vietnam,
and for his belief that the Iraq War should have been fought to a successful
conclusion.
Obama hailed Mr. McCain as an
"American hero & one of the bravest fighters I've ever known" on
Twitter.
John McCain is an American hero
& one of the bravest fighters I've ever known. Cancer doesn't know what
it's up against. Give it hell, John.
— Barack Obama
(@BarackObama) July 20, 2017
Hillary Clinton, the 2016
Democratic nominee for president who served with McCain in the Senate, said her
former colleague is "as tough as they come."
John McCain is as tough as they
come. Thinking of John, Cindy, their wonderful children, & their
whole family tonight.
— Hillary Clinton
(@HillaryClinton) July 20,
2017
He has also received support from US President Donald Trump,
Former Vice President Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, and Chuck Schumer among many
other prominent politicians.
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