McCain has been diagnosed with a Glioblastoma – considered an aggressive form of brain cancer.
U.S. Senator John McCain, a war hero in his sixth term in the U.S. Senate, has been diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer. The cancer was discovered after McCain underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from above his left eye.
After the clot was removed, an analysis revealed a glioblastoma tumor.
According to Reuters, “Glioblastoma is considered a grade IV tumor, the most malignant of gliomas. It can be very aggressive and spread into other parts of the brain quickly, according to the MD Anderson Cancer Center.”
Reaction to John McCain’s diagnosis has poured in:
John McCain’s daughter Meghan released a statement on Twitter after the news broke:
Statement regarding my father @SenJohnMcCain: pic.twitter.com/SMte9Hkwkq
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 20, 2017
Many prominent U.S. politicians and leaders are sharing their thoughts as well:
President #Trump says 'Senator John McCain has always been a fighter,' after the senator was diagnosed with a brain tumor. pic.twitter.com/uvmAVIZNAQ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 20, 2017
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
.@SpeakerRyan released a statement on @SenJohnMcCain's brain tumor diagnosis. https://t.co/ATj7odPwZ2 pic.twitter.com/MuOrjYY1BY
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 20, 2017
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
Karen & I are praying for @SenJohnMcCain. Cancer picked on the wrong guy. John McCain is a fighter & he'll win this fight too. God bless!
— Vice President Pence (@VP) July 20, 2017
Pray for Sen. John McCain. No matter what your politics, he's an American war hero who served 5+ years as a POW. https://t.co/gIBiHrbV0Z
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) July 20, 2017
In this moment, no one should care in the slightest about political stances. John McCain is an American hero. Period.
Pray for him.
— Josh Hammer (@josh_hammer) July 20, 2017
John McCain has exemplified courage, particularly during his imprisonment as a POW during the Vietnam War. As the son of an Admiral at the time, McCain was offered an early release by North Vietnam. McCain refused, deciding to stay with his fellow POW’s.
McCain is respected by many people on different sides of the political spectrum. Even when people disagree with him, he shares his mind and makes it clear where he stands.
My thoughts, prayers, and best wishes for a strong recovery are with John McCain and his family.
Spencer Fernando
Photo – Twitter
