AP: Ted Kennedy has brain tumor
flockwoodSad news out of Boston…
Associated Press
May 20, 2008 1:13 p.m.
BOSTON — Sen. Edward Kennedy has a brain tumor.
Doctors for the Massachusetts Democrat said tests conducted after Sen. Kennedy suffered a seizure this weekend show a tumor in his left parietal-lobe. The usual course of treatment includes combinations of radiation and chemotherapy, but Sen. Kennedy’s treatment will be decided after more tests.
The 76-year-old senator has been hospitalized in Boston since Saturday, when he was airlifted from Cape Cod after a seizure at his home.
His wife and children have been with him each day but have made no public statements.
His doctors said in a statement released to the Associated Press that he has had no further seizures, is in good spirits and resting comfortably.
Copyright © 2008 Associated Press
May 20th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Ted Kennedy, despite his own wealthy background, has been one of the few voices in the Senate for the interests of poor people. He has championed programs to provide health care and other benefits to the poor and has championed the much needed increase in the minimum wage.
It doesn’t sound like his prognosis is good, which saddens me. We need more Ted Kennedys in the Senate.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:22 pm
We are with him all the way.