Ted Kennedy Has Malignant Brain Tumor

[YDogg]

Source: MSNBC TV

"BOSTON (AP) -- Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor.

Doctors for the Massachusetts Democrat say tests conducted after Kennedy suffered a seizure this weekend show a tumor in his left parietal lobe. Preliminary results from a biopsy of the brain identified the cause of the seizure as a malignant glioma, they said.

His treatment will be decided after more tests but the usual course includes combinations of radiation and chemotherapy."

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/K/KENNEDY?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

No link yet.

[AngryOldDem]

1. Oh, damn. n/t

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

231. Sending good vibes to the Kennedy family.

This is truly sad. :(

[rucognizant]

343. Something YOU can do to preserve his legacy!

Decades ago, Sen. Kennedy simplified the copyright protection on new artwork. Prior to the change, you had to fill out a form, write a check for $10.00 and send it to Washington. A hassle!
Sen Kennedy introduced and got passed a bill. that gave instant legal protection, by putting that c in a circle on your original work, before the paint was even dry! The symbol is installed on every MAC computer; don't know about Microsoft's nag!
Now these Geniuses, want to change it, make it more work & NOT FREE!
H R 5889 was introduced by Rep Berman (D CA) YES A DEMOCRAT! and one of the co-sponsors is CONYERS! ( I told his aid he should be impeaching Cheney, or sending out contempt notices instead of impeding artists lives.......)
S 2913 is the Senate version, and it is well thought of by Progressives like Leahey! GOD! He's the Senate sponsor! Merde!
And the Professional Artist's Organization's opinion.
http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/bills/?billid=11322171

http://antrese.blogspot.com/2008/05/shawn-bentley-orphan-works-act-of-2008.html
"In practical terms, then, what does this mean? It means that a woman in Vermont can restore a wedding photograph of her grandparents, even if she cannot locate the photographer to get permission to do so. It means that a library can display letters of American soldiers wrote during World War II, even if the library cannot contact the soldiers or their descendents. It means that museums can exhibit Depression-era photographs, even if they cannot determine the name of the photographer. "
IT MEANS, THE CALENDAR I DESIGNED AND SOLD AT CHRISTMAS, IF I HAD TO PAY $10. PER IMAGE ( 12) TO A NON ARTIST OWNING A DATABASE & MAKING A PROFIT OFF ME! WOULD HAVE REDUCED MY PROFIT TO $80.00, WHICH DOESN'T EVEN COVER MY ELECTRIC BILL FOR THE MONTH OF DEC. WHY SHOULD I EVEN BOTHER? I'LL JUST CALL SUSAN COLLINS OFFICE AND SEE WHAT OTHER GIVEAWAYS THEY CAN FIND FOR ME!
ENTREPRENUREAL AMERICA MY ASS!
Yes, please, lets talk about this in practical terms..... I would love to see the statistics on how many people have been threatened with copyright infringement for restoring personal family photos. While we're at it, how many have actually gone to trial, much less won?

Shouldn't these "concerned" Senators be working on something more important, like I don't know, something that is costing us a lot more money and actual lives... perhaps healthcare, or possibly a war? When a senator moves, its typically in response to money or an election (yes, I am being cynical but this is my soap box....). What lobbyist could possibly be interested in "Orphaned" works of art?

Whether or not the intent of the bill is to protect our "cultural heritage", the way it is written opens a massive loophole that I think is extremely harmful to artists.
CALL YOUR SENS REPS AND TELL THAM IT AIN;T BROKE SO IT DOESN'T NEED FIXING/CHANGING. & TO DO SO DISHONORS KENNEDY!

[Liberty Belle]

362. That c doesn't protect you at all. Trust me, as plaintiff in a copyright class action case.

I was a named plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by several major writers' groups against major publishers and databases that stole our work.

I found out that only people who have PAID to register works have standing to sue, even though all those writers' conferences tell you that your work is registered the minute it comes off your computer if you just put a copyright symbol on it. If you pay a registration fee, you can sue when infringed and are entitle to statutory damages even if you can't prove you were harmed. If you don't, you can only collect if you can prove ACTUAL damages (ie how much money did the infringement actually cost you).

In our suit, we included the nonregistered people and registered ones. We won an $18 million dollar judgment, but on appeal, the judge threw the whole case out because he decided we shouldn't have included the nonregistered people, who had no standing. So now the unregistered people will get nothing, and the registered ones have to start our case all over again.

Artists, writers, please DON'T listen to the advice offered above. It's well worth a few bucks to pay to register your works.

One more important fact. Although you can register your works anytime, even years after first publication, and collect some money for the infringement, it's much smarter to register in a "timely" manner within 90 days after the first publication. That way you're entitled to statutory damages of up to something like $100,000 per infringement without even having to prove you lost a penny.

You can register a bunch of works for a single fee, so smart writers register all their works every 3 months.

[mloutre]

365. This from MoveOn.Org (and yes, I signed it, of course):

Get Well Soon, Senator Kennedy

We're sure you've seen the news reports by now: Progressive firebrand and champion,
Senator Ted Kennedy, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

Our hearts sank when we heard the news—-but if there is one thing we all know about
Senator Kennedy, it's that he's a fighter. And we're all here to support him.

We've heard from a lot of members who want to send their best wishes to Senator Kennedy
and his family. So we put together a card to let Senator Kennedy know that he's in our
thoughts and prayers.

Senator John Kerry will personally deliver it to Senator Kennedy, along with all our
comments.

Let's let Senator Kennedy know that the whole progressive community is with him during this
difficult time.

http://pol.moveon.org/getwellkennedy/index.html

[Coexist]

2. my lion will be in my thoughts all day.

I hope it is operable.

[MindMatter]

243. Yes, we all do.

We are all mortal in the end, and the goal is not to live forever, but to live a live one can be proud of.

I hope that Ted is with us many more years, but if not, he should know that there are millions who admire him and what he has meant for America. In a very real sense, he was one of the very few who stepped up to be counted when America faced what historians may judge to be the greatest crisis in our nation's history. That is the threat from the fascists who took over our government, using it to wage war worldwide and to extract all the wealth they could get their hands on.

There was a time when few were willing to stand up and call out the fascists. On a personal note, Ted became an inspiration for me. I had never really felt much one way or another for about him until the last 4 years. During these last 4 years, he has risen to a level of greatness we can never fully appreciate. He showed how to use backbone. While some of his contemporaries seemed unwilling to rock the boat, he inspired a whole generation of younger leaders, and they are now poised to take over. I don't think it is hyperbolic to say that the movement that Obama now heads could not have taken place if not for the leadership and strength of will shown by Ted these last few years.

This election is the moment when we pull America back from the edge of the cliff and make this a great nation again. We will do it for America, and for Ted Kennedy. I hope he will be with us to celebrate that victory. I know we will remember his crucial role in making it all possible.

[maddezmom]

3. prayers

:(

[Blaq Dem]

4. Let's pray for him

He's the beacon of the Democratic Party. I'm stunned.

[pnwmom]

216. I'm sure that's what his family would want. I certainly will. n/t

[iamthebandfanman]

5. oh my. n/t

[YDogg]

6. AP link from NY Post

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/K/KENNEDY?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

[maddezmom]

12. please edit and add this to your original post

[mdmc]

18. thanks for the news story link

:kick:

[LisaM]

7. What kind?

There are operable ones (my sister had one - an acoustic neuroma) and inoperable. Did they say what kind? It's not necessarily a death sentence.

[YDogg]

10. Bob Bazell on MSNBC talking about it now ... the reporters do not seem to know what kind.

[YDogg]

Now reporting malignant.

[Blaq Dem]

17. Doctor on MSNBC says it's the worse kind

It doesn't sound good.

[mdmc]

22. oh no!

:cry:
Peace and low stress to all in their time of need...

[populistdriven]

26. 1 - 5 years according to that article

[Blaq Dem]

35. Good news is he's walking and talking

We need more details. We don't know how big the tumor is nor how quickly it's progressing. I hope it's something he can overcome. A shocker nonetheless. He needs our prayer.

[Blaq Dem]

119. It's bleak

The doctor says it doesn't matter how well he walks and speak. At Kennedy's age, it's not so good. Kennedy's family has gone through so much and now this.

[Clovis Sangrail]

190. walking an talking doesn't mean much

my friend that had glioblastoma was walking an talking after his siezure.

He even had a 'successful' surgery to remove the tumor... he still died within a year.

[Not the Only One]

202. Yep. Same story with my Dad and my brother's MIL.

It's a very tough prognosis for Sen. Kennedy.

[mantis49]

288. There's a difference between a glioma and a glioblastoma.

Glioblastomas are very aggressive and deadly. He has more of a chance with a glioma.

[minnesota_liberal]

325. glioma is a category of brain tumor

It includes astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, ependymoma and gliobastoma multiforme.

[Ian David]

47. Does MSNBC get their doctors the same place they get their "aviation experts"? n/t

[pnwmom]

214. I've been through this four times with friends and it is a terrible

diagnosis, especially at his age. The doctors are correct.

[debbierlus]

137. FUCK. Sending him lots of love & light

Awful.

One of the best Senators we have...

[Desertrose]

263. What a damn shame......

the Kennedys have surely had more than their share of sorrows.....

:cry:

DR

[minnesota_liberal]

323. Hasn't been announced yet

At least according to the article on MSNBC.COM

[VeraAgnes]

25. The entire WORLD shall pray for his

gifted soul.

[jhrobbins]

84. It's a glioma-not good

[Delphinus]

111. Don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but

I knew a lady who had one; she died from it rather quickly.

[tpsbmam]

173. An "N" of 1 is meaningless.

It varies. There are multiple variables to consider. We don't know the grade of the tumor, the size, the extent of spread (if any), the type of cancer (there are different types of gliomas), etc. His age is a factor against him, but beyond that, there are variables that may affect prognosis.

The diagnosis isn't good and his prognosis isn't good, but to suggest he'll die rather quickly from this based on one person's experience without knowing more is a mistake. He may, indeed, die quickly. Or he may not -- there's too much we don't (and likely the docs don't) know at this point to know that.

[Delphinus]

213. You're right, of course.

I guess I am just looking at this so personally because of her death. Thank you for helping me see it isn't the same for all.

[Scairp]

310. Even a young person would have a poor prognosis

With a malignant brain tumor, let alone a 76-year-old man. He is going to have to retire pretty quickly, and unfortunately, the best modern medicine can do for him is to make him comfortable. It's too bad really. His mother lived well past 100, you'd think that her children, the one's not taken by unnatural death, could hope to live into their 90's at least, but it seems that isn't to be for Teddy. He's lucky in a way though. At least he knows and has this time to spend with his family, to get his affairs in order and prepare himself as much as one can for imminent death. None of his brothers ever got that.

[Bolo Boffin]

13. AP says it's malignant. No word on operability. n/t

[SteppingRazor]

115. Operability doesn't really matter...

malignant gliomas almost inevitably return, even if completely removed, because of their diffuse nature. Median survival time is less than a year.


On edit: Source for survival rate, Journal of the American Medical Association:
"Malignant gliomas (World Health Organization grade III or IV) are the most common primary brain tumor, and their incidence is increasing over time. They are the second-most common cause of cancer-related death in the young-adult age group and are associated with tremendous morbidity.1 Despite intensive research, the prognosis for patients with malignant glioma remains poor. Median survival for patients with grade III glioma is 3 to 5 years and is less than 1 year for patients with glioblastoma multiforme (grade IV glioma)."

Link: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/293/5/557

[ChiciB1]

171. You ARE Correct... I've Seen It Up Close & Personal... Posted More Below! n/t

[tpsbmam]

48. Malignant glioma. Not good. n/t

[polmaven]

117. I think I have the spelling right...

a glioma in the left parietal lobe.

[Keefer]

120. It is ...

... a "malignant glioma in the left parietal-lobe."

[mdmc]

8. The Great Liberal Lion needs our thoughts and prayers

Peace and low stress. Solidarity.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

9. Hoping it's not malignant

[AngryOldDem]

14. It is.

Malignant glioma on the left parietal lobe.

MSNBC announced the kind of tumor as I was typing. "Not a good kind of cancer to have," according to one expert they're talking to. (But is there any kind of GOOD cancer to have????)

:(

[spinbaby]

44. It's a terrible cancer to have

It killed my father in four months. It sucked his personality and memory away from him day-by-day. On the bright side, if there is a bright side, it's not painful except to those who watch.

[N4457S]

52. My Uncle...

...had one, and he lasted about two years with it.

[Tess49]

55. My uncle lasted about 7 months. n/t

[OhioBlue]

62. I'm sorry about your father.

My friend's wife had the same kind. She was diagnosed around Thanksgiving and passed away around New Years. It was so fast.

[chatnoir]

96. My father lasted just over 4 months n/t

[totodeinhere]

114. My best friend was diagnosed with a brain tumor in the spring of 2003.

He got chemotherapy and radiation treatments and the tumor went into remission. He is alive and well today but he still has to have frequent tests to see if it might be coming back. So far it hasn't.

So there is always hope.

[FourScore]

180. That is wonderful about your friend.

A close friend of mine lasted about 2 years, even though the prognosis was only 4-6 months. Actually, it was the treatment that killed him. The tumor was gone.

But your friend shows that some people DO survive.

I am very saddened to hear about Sen Kennedy.

[ChiciB1]

142. This IS Very Bad News!!! In The Last Two Years I've Known FOUR

people who were either my friends or close to me die because of a brain tumor! I just commented to several people about this a month ago, wondering why so many brain cancers.

I lost my mother to Pancreatic cancer, THAT IS painful and hard to watch. She was only 67 and wasted away to 61 pounds before she passed away. I was around 2 people until the end and their behavior seemed to mimic Severe Alzheimer's to me. Severe mood swings and outbursts and very agitated due to the fact that it affected their ability to be mobile. Speech was almost impossible, but a knowledge base was there making it more difficult by not being able to communicate with others. Unlike my mother-in-law who will soon be 96 and living with us, her Alzheimer's has left her completely helpless, but she isn't aware of it. I suspect when you ARE aware of what is going on, the frustration level must be horrible for the person suffering.

My neighbor's son would scream all the time because of this. He was treated for pain, but it was VERY hard on the family. Initially he was operated on but it grew back and there was no hope. Their loss was devastating, but in he end they were relieved that he was out of misery. He was only 39 when he passed away.

The Kennedy's with all their wealth will always be remembered for trying to "give back" and help those less fortunate. Something severely lacking with BOTH the Bushes & Cheneys.

While I don't agree with the "behind the scene" maneuvers made regarding Obama and Kennedy's part in it, I most certainly wish he will recover, but I wonder if he will ever be able to return to the Senate.

No matter my thoughts, he was one Senator who worked "for the people" for most of his life.

[shanti]

250. why so many brain tumors?

one theory is cellphones...but i'm sure there are more. i hardly know ANYONE that hasn't had at least one diagnosis of cancer.

[populistdriven]

275. only 12,000 per year in the US... sure....

"Glioblastomas (WHO grade IV) are the most common type of primary brain tumor in adults, with an annual incidence in the United States of approximately 12,000"

http://www.aan.com/news/?event=read&article_id=4177

[LiberalArkie]

56. In fact I had about the best cancer possible. I had a couple of tumors in my salivary duct.

My oncologist Said it was a slow growing cancer. In fact I had it when I was 25 and had it removed when I turned 60. Very slooooooooow growing. So being diagnosed with cancer does not have to be a death sentence.

[pnwmom]

222. I'm truly happy for you.

I wish I could be as happy for Kennedy, but given his age and his particular diagnosis, the prognosis ranges from grim to worse.

[tavalon]

332. Well, good would never be the word, but there are some that are pretty darn curable

This one isn't. This is a matter of when and how, not if. So, this is a terrible kind to have.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

11. Damn. And it's malignant.

:(

[Maat]

15. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with him.

What a sad day for progressives.

[LisaM]

16. Well darn it.

I've always loved Teddy. I hope he gets through it. Sigh.

[Stinky The Clown]

19. Ah fuck

The bad news is relentless.

Get well, Ted. We still need you.

[Shakespeare]

20. Oh, damn. Just damn it all.

My prayers are with the senator and his family--and with us. :cry:

[noonwitch]

21. This is going to be hard for the family

He's the head of the Kennedys, and they are a big family.

I pray that the media doesn't bug his family too much when they come to visit, and stick to harrassing whoever the family appoints as spokesperson.

[CBHagman]

195. Yes, I've heard he's truly the glue that holds them together.

A lot of that is no doubt due to being the eldest surviving male, but still... :cry:

I really hope that he will be one of those who is able to outlive all of the doctors' predictions.

[gulfcoastliberal]

23. Damn that is awful.

I hope he is being kept pain-free and comfortable. Sad news.

[Uncle Joe]

24. I hope he pulls through this crisis.

;(

[OhioChick]

27. Oh Geez....

Prayers for the Senator and his Family.

[nashville_brook]

28. oh shit.

that is a devastating diagnosis.

[fascisthunter]

29. Damn........

[CountAllVotes]

30. OMG

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[mod mom]

31. :( Our thoughts are with him and his family.

[colonel odis]

32. i'm sure the freepers are dancing a jig. that's the kind of people they are.

what a lousy, miserable, shitty thing to have happen to him. my heart goes out to him and his family.

[BobbyVan]

34. We aren't totally pure when it comes to that sort of thing

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3257090

[kay1864]

92. Not the same thing, really

IMHO:

When someone is ailing, you wish them well, no matter how you feel about them. Or you stay silent.

When someone is dead, there's nothing you can wish for that person, since they're gone. It's not like they can get better. Or worse, for that matter.

And personally I don't believe that (for example) Nixon suddenly becomes someone you can't give your opinion on, just because "you don't speak ill of the dead". (it was amazing how restrained the newspapers were when Nixon died, as if he hadn't done a thing wrong)

So yes, Heston (or anyone else you don't like) becomes fair game when they die.

[BobbyVan]

102. So if, God-forbid, Teddy dies and Freepers throw a party, we won't have any right to complain?

Is that what you're saying?

[kay1864]

113. That's exactly what I'm saying, yes.

Not if we rejoice after the death of Charlton Heston or Richard Nixon.

And (conversely) if any DUer wishes ill upon any hospitalized RWer (no matter how despised), he/she deserves a punch in the nose.

[BobbyVan]

125. At least you're consistent. Good luck defending Freepers on DU they dance on Democratic graves.

[LeftishBrit]

351. I agree with your distinction

I thought I was the only one who made it - but to me sneering and ill-wishes toward someone who is ill, is actually much worse than grave-dancing. Once a person is dead, they don't suffer - though their family does; an ill person does suffer, so that is worse IMO.

[Nye Bevan]

130. I agree

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2973447

[DrFever]

41. Most of the FReepers are taking the high road...

Others, not s much.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2018512/posts

[wicket]

163. Welcome to DU DrFever!

:hi:

[AngryOldDem]

181. On Fox, the glee is right there, just under the surface.

I had to turn it off. They have the Senator almost in the grave, and are speculating that because his colleagues are genuinely shocked and saddened, they must be privy to more information than the rest of us are.

Major Garrett (what a name) is so smirkily arrogant that it is disgusting.

But what should I expect from Fox?

[geiger]

225. keep away from the poison

:cry:

[justinthebull]

197. The most despicable displays of hate...

...are coming from Fark.com.

http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comments.pl?IDLink=3617026 (if you have the stomach for it)

I confess, I posted something mildly light-hearted (and possibly a bit insensitive) at the outset... that's supposed to be the attitude of the website. The wingnut venom quickly became overwhelming... almost as if FReepers were arriving to show their true colors away from their home base. Fark is notorious for its general lack of class, but this is awful even for them.

[orleans]

290. my god. what a bunch of evil son of a bitches on that piece of shit

website!

they should run off and start their own island and then they can vomit on each other to their heart's content.

i've never read anything like that.

[Name removed]

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[DrFever]

327. I'd like to think I wouldn't wish this on anyone, but...

suddenly Fred Phelps comes to mind

[Dogmudgeon]

43. Many Freepers are overjoyed. Some are being civil.

Some are like this one, posted by "Positive", which appeared at the top of the first page:

Fat Teddy has a "Brain Tumor"
Tue 20 May 2008 01:22:10 PM EDT · by Positive
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121130331231307449.html?mod=hps_us_whats_news
Perhaps he will soon have his second date with Mary Jo.

Some of them, to their credit, are offering prayers and condolences.

Glioma's a bad thing to have. Only a so-so prognosis, and EMK is over 70. Maybe we should get together and organize to get him some token of our concern -- a bunch of decorative balloons, a teddy bear, etc.

--p!

[BobbyVan]

That thread was apparently taken down by the FR mods n/t

[Radio_Lady]

251. Pigwidgeon, this is a sensitive time. Don't post clips from the RW links. If you do, put a

note on it that YOUR post is disturbing. I am anguished enough today.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Cordially,

Radio Lady

[deadmessengers]

46. They're being fairly decent about this so far

A few people are behaving badly, but the overall sentiment is that people there are praying for him. It's a better response than I expected.

[woodsprite]

77. My cubby mate was absolutely orgasmic this morning over it.

He's such as a$$ and is the cause of many of my high BP episodes.

[Mad_Dem_X]

98. What a jerk.

If a right-winger had a brain tumor, I wouldn't be happy. I wouldn't be sad, necessarily, but I wouldn't feel any joy, either.

[jaded_old_cynic]

303. Hmmmm

You have to have a brain to have a brain tumor.
Peace.

[casus belli]

112. One word....Karma

It has a way of creeping up on you. Your cubby mate isn't doing himself any favors.

PS, sorry about the BP. :)

[WheelWalker]

183. It's not just a good idea....it's the law.

[AngryOldDem]

185. I just don't understand that.

How people can take delight in someone else's suffering. How political and ideological differences can trump simple empathy and sympathy.

[ann_american2004]

259. yeah no kidding!!!

and that sort of cr@p even happens with supporters of different candidates within the same party! all that hate hate hate. so tiring. not unique at all from party to party. happens everywhere.

they dont need a candidate -
they just need an excuse to hate.

keep safe Sen. Kennedy may the eternal light of truth and grace fill and protect you and yours.

[Evergreen Emerald]

206. oh. That makes me very sad.

My thoughts and prayers are with him.

[MadinMo]

123. Just waiting for the freepers I work with to do this very thing.

I may get axed if I hit one of them, though.

[amb123]

204. Don't focus on the Freepers, Focus on Ted.

This is the one time that politics shouldn't enter into it. Pray for him.

[wickedweasle]

33. my hopes and prayers

are with him and his family

[qanda]

36. Prayers for Ted

I love that man! He's strong and can fight this-- he will be in my thoughts.

[bluestateguy]

37. Well I hope Limbaugh and Hannity and the other knuckle draggers are happy

I'm sure this is what they wanted and now they got it.

[LynneSin]

38. Oh shit! that's the first thing that came to my mind

I adore Ted Kennedy. Sure the repukes will find flaw him him but he was always a champion for the working man & woman. God speed with your recovery!

[dbackjon]

39. Thoughts to him.

[ToughLuck]

40. Hang in there Senator, our prayers are with you.

I suspect Arlen Specter will be visiting Ted soon, as he has dealt with similar serious health problems and is still kicking ass!

[SharonRB]

42. Oh, crap!

This is awful news. My thoughts and prayers are with Teddy and his family -- and all of the rest of us. I hope they can keep him going; we need him in the Senate!

[Ian David]

I hope he can recover from as fully and quickly as possible. n/t

[shagsak]

45. thoughts and prayers, K&R.

[vivalarevolucion77]

49. He will be fine

God is great.

[Name removed]

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[orleans]

291. "fine" would be no brain tumor.

[MiniMe]

364. Hmmm. 21posts as of this posting?

Troll

[N4457S]

50. I Thought...

...they might find a tumor.

He's not young anymore and he did his share of drinking and abusing his body over the years.

I wonder how long they've given him.

[cap]

72. this has nothing to do with alcohol...

or neglect of the body. There's a fair chance that it's genetic.

[Sam Ervin jret]

132. Just what cancer patients need, a nice friendly voice making them feel guilty for being sick.

Your lack of compassion is out measured only by your ignorance.

[N4457S]

151. OK...

...so let's say that's true.

What are you gonna do about it?

I like the man but he drank like a fish for years. He's overweight. He didn't take care of himself.

Am I supposed to be somehow intimidated by your attack?

Am I supposed to "feel" something because you don't like me?

Go bother someone else. You're not getting any action here.

[pnwmom]

217. If you use a cell phone every day for ten years, you're abusing your body, too.

According to the long term research.

Good luck.

[LeftishBrit]

224. This would not be anything to do with drinking or health habits...

anyone can get this at any age. My friend died of the same thing in her 40s and left two young children. She lived for 4 years, which was two years longer than the prognosis she'd been given.

I do know that there's a lot of research on this awful disease, and new treatments are being found. I hope it will be in time for him.

http://www.braintumouruk.org.uk/research.htm

[jackster]

51. Heart, mind, and soul is with Sen Kennedy and his family today

I never expected this news. As one of his constituents, I'm devastated. Just devastated.

[ronnykmarshall]

53. Oh no!

:cry:

[BlueIris]

54. It's time for me to cry now. All best, Sen. Kennedy.

You know how I feel about you.

[OhioBlue]

57. Oh God! This is horrible.

thoughts and prayers to Senator Kennedy.

[leftynyc]

58. Prayers for our most dedicated

senator - a lifetime of fighting for woman and the poor of this country. May he have many more years of fighting the good fight.

[jpertello]

59. A great patriot and American

Obama and Kennedy. What a great picture.

[defendandprotect]

86. Sen. Ted Kennedy would have been a strong force for Obama in '08 . . .

Caroline Kennedy is also supporting him ---

It would have been a wonderful time ---

This is another of those tragedies where I think . . . "how convenient for the right-wing" . . .

[Blaq Dem]

122. Kennedy is still a strong force for Obama

Kennedy is very inspiring.

[defendandprotect]

164. The point is . . . he may no longer be able to partake in actively supporting Obama . . .

campaigning for him ---

[geiger]

226. this is not the time for political analysis.

.

[Connonym]

240. no but I hope the dear man lives to see Obama in the White House

I guess that's because I'm not sure there is an afterlife so I'd like him to have the comfort of knowing that we're turning this ship around before he dies.

[disndat]

348. Yes. I hope this too.

T.K. was one of the first and the pivotal support for Obama's candidacy. I hope he lives to see Obama's step up to POTUS, a crowning glory for all the battles he has fought to protect the rights of the small people.

[bdamomma]

133. what a great picture of the two of them.

I feel terrible, that poor family has had so much heartache. Teddy, what a lion is right.

[blogslut]

60. Damn

Damn

[truthisfreedom]

61. Damn.

Crushing. My warm wishes for recovery go out to Ted and his family. Now is the time for the best of medical science to be employed.

[pipi_k]

208. How very true...

quoted:

"Crushing. My warm wishes for recovery go out to Ted and his family. Now is the time for the best of medical science to be employed."



and how very frightening and humbling.

With all the Kennedy family influence...with all the Kennedy family money...

none of it can keep at bay what may very well be an inevitable conclusion to this latest sadness...

I've always admired Teddy and most of the rest of the Kennedys as well for what they've tried to do for regular people.


It'll be a sad, sad day here in Massachusetts when he's gone.

:(

[Lugnut]

63. Good thoughts to Sen Kennedy

:-(

[TBF]

64. My thoughts are with the Senator and his family. How sad.

[Tippy]

65. Thoughts and Prayers to Senator Kennedy and his family

[BrklynLib at work]

66. Sad news for his family and for his country..

I hope that he beats the hell out of it...
;(

[CountAllVotes]

81. if ever there was a man that could beat it

it would be Ted Kennedy.

Give this a good fight Senator. If anyone can beat it, you can.

:dem:

[nichomachus]

67. So sad. He did so much good for Mass. and the country.

[tpsbmam]

68. Shit. Just plain shit!! Will continually keep him in our thoughts and hopes

for happiness and comfort in the coming months and years.

[joeglow3]

69. Our friend's 2 year old had the EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN

last week. They removed 70% of it and are in a wait and see mode right now. Very scary thing.

[Egnever]

70. Time for a DU flower drive if you ask me

This is very sad news. What will we do without the lion of the senate :(

[mdmc]

161. YES!

TO GD!

[tpsbmam]

186. I'm in! n/t

[asthmaticeog]

71. This is awful.

:(

My best wishes for health and longevity to the Senator and the Kennedy family.

[brer cat]

73. Devastating news.

My thoughts and prayers for Ted and his family.

[Summer93]

74. Ted

I ask that his higher power hold Ted in his loving care throughout this trial

[China_cat]

75. That's truly horrible.

The same thing took my favorite ex-husband and it wasn't kind in the process.

[Trillo]

76. I'm sorry to read this.

Damn. Hope he remains comfortable.

[SteppingRazor]

78. He'll be in my thoughts, but prognosis for malignant glioma is really, really, incredibly crappy.

I'm sure the senator will have the best care and treatment in the world. Hope it's enough.

[Diana Prince]

79. He's a fighter!

I hope all goes well for him and his family.

[dipsydoodle]

80. How my wife died

when she was 45. Close to the speech centre so at best he may just be left with dyphasia making his days of making speeches more or less over. Hope he makes a recovery sufficient enough to lead a happy and relaxed life for the rest of his days.

[leftynyc]

135. I'm so sorry about your wife

I hope she didn't suffer. Prayers for both of you.

[dipsydoodle]

286. Thanks

appreciated.

[shireen]

172. my condolences for your loss ...

she was too young, it is so hard to deal with death of a loved one but when they're young, it's even harder, I think, because she still had so much ahead for her that was stolen away.

:hug:

[dipsydoodle]

287. Thanks

appreciated

[chill_wind]

82. No!!! This is very heart-wrenching.

I was hoping with all my heart he had cheated death or disibility for a long time yet to come.

There is only one Ted Kennedy. There will never be another like him, ever.

[ClayZ]

83. .

:cry:

[Clear Blue Sky]

85. Too bad. Lousy prognosis.

[Stinky The Clown]

87. Teevee sounds like a eulogy .................

............. I can't handle too much more bad news.

[YDogg]

104. The talk in past-tense is rather disturbing.

:-(

[pnwmom]

218. He's unlikely to be coming back to the Senate, given what they know about the

location of the tumor.

[Deep13]

88. I'm not going to let this put a shadow on his brilliant career.

If this is the end, it will be the inevitable termination of a larger than life character who exercised power on our behalf and was happy to do it. He began his U.S. Senate career in 1969. After forty-nine years in that office, he has become a permanent fixture and a major power-broker in the Capitol. While he never enjoyed the national prestige of his brothers, his power and influence over half a century eclipses them both in practical accomplishments. He lives hard and works hard and the people of MA and of the USA have benefited from it. One of the very first times I voted after growing up in central MA, I was honored to be able to be one of many that sent Uncle Ted back to Washington. We were not, as critics claim, dazzled by the Kennedy mystique. Rather, we supported him because we knew he was a lion and because we love him so.

I can't feel sorry for Ted Kennedy. I envy him too much for that.

[bullwinkle428]

89. For as much as the wingnut mofos like to portray Ted Kennedy

as nothing more than a clown and a caricature, no one can ever doubt that the guy has been an absolutely BRILLIANT legislator for decades now!! He's managed to sponsor/co-sponsor and help push through countless numbers of bills over the years, often enlisting the cooperation of some of his staunchest foes from across the aisle. He's the kind of Senator you hope will never leave his position!!

My best thoughts and prayers to him and the rest of the Kennedy family... :grouphug:

[KSinTX]

90. May his recovery be speedy and robust

:hug: to his entire family.

[Haole Girl]

91. My thoughts and prayers are with Sen. Kennedy and his family

:hug:

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

93. Fuck.

[MannyGoldstein]

94. Like Everyone Here, I Am Saddened

My heart goes out to Ted and the family.

[Divine Discontent]

95. prayers to my Lord for you Teddy! EOM

[Mad_Dem_X]

97. Damn it.

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. :cry:

[4_Legs_Good]

99. Oh crap

Man, I thought things were looking up after the bad news this weekend.

This is a very serious downer. 1-5 years?

I'm hoping and praying for the best!

David

[Tektonik]

100. I hope for him and his family he can beat this

:(

[InvisibleTouch]

101. My best thoughts and good vibes to him...

...as I don't really believe in prayer, but I do believe in sending good energy. I also don't think a cure or remission, if there is to be one, will come from toxic chemotherapy and radiation, but from other factors altogether. I hope everything converges for the best.

As for the knuckle-dragging freeps and rightwing-wackjob "personalities" who are reveling in this - I hope they think back on this day when their time comes.

[democrank]

103. My thoughts are with him and his family.

~PEACE~

[UndertheOcean]

105. Damn.

[stratomagi]

106. Being an Atheist I can't pray...

but I can hope that his doctors do all they can to help him, whether thats beat the tumor or at least easy any suffering. The best thing to do is to think positive. This is not in vain. Maybe this will reinvigorate the importance of cancer research, maybe with the Edwards family and the Kennedy family at Obama's ear we can use the billions we are currently spending to blow up brown people to supplement the paltry hundreds of millions of dollars we spend on cancer research. That is the least we owe someone like Ted Kennedy.

[jgraz]

285. Another atheist here. I'm giving Obama another donation for Ted Kennedy.

Actions are always better than prayer, even if you can't directly change the situation.

[stratomagi]

292. True that. nt

[1gobluedem]

107. Oh no!

The poor Kennedy family...so much tragedy. My heart goes out to them.

Fight it, Teddy! Big vibes and prayers to you.

[mvd]

108. Very sad news

With a great attitude, who knows - Ted might have at least a few years left or might even beat it. I'm hoping for the best.

[medeak]

109. most cancers grow slower in elderly

90 yr old grandfather died 10 yrs after deadly lung cancer diagnosis and we did nothing for him.

Make these damn talking heads shut the fuck up!

[dflprincess]

121. This is true

My uncle was diagnosed with stomach cancer in his late 70s and the doctors didn't expect him to live long - but he was with us for 7 years and, until the last couple weeks, remained active.

Oh, damn I hope Senator Kennedy can fight this. It selfish to say, but he can't leave us when we need him so badly.

[pnwmom]

212. Not this one, unfortunately.

In this case, the talking heads are correct.

[flamingyouth]

110. I'm so sad to hear this.

What a shocking diagnosis for him and for his family. I hope that he can be treated as easily and comfortably as possible. I have a friend who has a glioblastoma and has been doing very well after more than a year of treatment. Thinking of and praying for Sen. Kennedy. :cry:

[StarryNite]

116. Oh, no!

:cry:

[MilesColtrane]

118. damn

just...damn

:cry:

[bdamomma]

124. oh my goodness, I feel so bad for him

what terrible news, he is such a good man. :-(

[mike_c]

126. I've known others with similar tumors....

I suspect Sen. Kennedy will decline relatively quickly. All lives come to their end, and his has been remarkable. I hope he spends his last months comfortably and with fulfillment, and eases from this life gently.

[uppityperson]

297. Me too. Best wishes for the future Sen Kennedy.

[flashl]

127. ~Peace~ to Ted Kennedy and Family. nt

[Miss Carly]

128. Prayers with him and family

Carly

[YDogg]

129. Mitch McConnell announces best wishes to Kennedy family, then turns right to partisan politics.

[orleans]

Mitch McConnell is a DICK n/t

[lonestarnot]

131. Oh man.

Not my favorite Senator. I feel extreme sadness. Sending vibes and prayers. :grouphug:

[ingac70]

134. Shit!

At his age and physical health, it don't look good.

[montanto]

136. Best wishes.

[Jennicut]

138. This is very sad news. Even my mother, a Republican felt sad.

I think he is such a force in modern politics, he has been around for so many years. Some Rethugs may jump for joy. Maybe it is different in my family because my parents are Republicans and my brother and I are Democrats, we have had to learn how to respect each other while still disagreeing on a lot of things. I felt bad when Tony Snow's cancer came back. As human beings we are are all susceptible to this terrible thing called cancer, Republican and Democrat alike. No one deserves to die this way. I hope he pulls though but the diagnosis is not good. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

[derby378]

139. Damn, damn, damn...

I know Ted Kennedy did a few things to piss me off at times, but I've never denied that the man knows how to fight for causes that are dear to him.

There is hope. If Arlen Specter could survive his bout with brain cancer, maybe Teddy can, too.

Hang in there, Senator. ginbarn and I are both pulling for you.

:hug:

[Hugin]

140. Very sad...

;(

Good thoughts and Vibes out to everyone who needs some... I can spare a few.

[Fox Mulder]

141. Oh no!

That is awful! :(

[Lydia Leftcoast]

143. You know, when I heard "seizure," my first thought was "brain tumor"

How very sad. :-(

Despite his personal failings, Ted Kennedy has been one of the Democrats with spine throughout a long and distinguished career in Washington.

[DWilliamsamh]

144. I hope my prayers are just an addition to thousands sent his way.

[TNOE]

145. So very sad

I wish him and his family peace. They deserve it.

[YDogg]

146. Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters now.

[YDogg]

153. Now she's talking about Israel.

:shrug:

[HamdenRice]

147. Oh no! My college roomate and best friend died of this at only age 44

My positive energy, hopes and prayers go to him and his family.

My college roomate and best friend died of malignant brain tumor at the age of 44.

Ted Kennedy has had a long and productive life and done so much good for so many people, I hope he can accept this with a sense of peace and completion.

[Frisbee]

148. I think...

getalonglittledoggie said it best. Fuck.

[TwilightGardener]

149. Terrible news--hopefully it can be treated to at least minimize symptoms

and give him a better prognosis.

[myrna minx]

150. My prayers are with the Senator and his family.

:cry:

[aquart]

152. Shit.

But then I have a friend with one. We were pretty freaked when we heard. He was bald with a top hat for his wedding. Went to Duke for treatment. Back at work, had a baby, bought a house. Has hair.

[redqueen]

154. I hope it's not as bad as it sounds from what I've read here...

good thoughts going his way...

[mzmolly]

155. Devastating news.

I hope that it's in early stages and that treatments are effective.

[bobbolink]

156. This is AWFUL. A horrible blow for the family, and for the NATION.

DAMN.

Just DAMN.

:cry:

[wicket]

157. Prayers for Uncle Ted

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Window]

158. Prayers to Sen. Kennedy, his family and friends,

O8)

[NJSecularist]

159. Kerry just spoke.

Kerry was terrific. Articulated my feelings perfectly about Teddy.

[YvonneCa]

175. Wasn't he excellent ? I was glad...

...he said to give the family privacy. I hope the media listen to him.

[NJSecularist]

178. Dodd was really brief during his speech.

You could tell this news really bothers him. He usually very willing to talk. He had about a 10 second speech. They have been best friends for decades.

[YvonneCa]

313. He was on the verge of breaking down...

...and the cameras switched...quickly...to Kerry. They've all fought so hard to turn this country around...and now this. The stress must be awful.

[democracy1st]

160. God Bless Teddy and the Family

[graywarrior]

162. I refuse to write him off yet.

He needs as much positive vibe as he can get. Power to you, Senator.

[YDogg]

167. Agreed.

[Pastiche423]

229. True

Sending him positive healing thoughts and love.

[silverweb]

165. Oh, no....

What terrible news. My thoughts are with him, his family, and all who love and appreciate him.

[Catherina]

166. Oh no

:cry:

God be with you Senator Kennedy

[slackmaster]

168. That sucks

I lost an uncle to a similar cancer several years ago. I also have a close friend who survived it.

[shireen]

169. sending him my best wishes and healing thoughts

:hug:

[McCamy Taylor]

170. So sad.

:cry:

[LaurenG]

174. Oh no

I am sending healing thoughts and prayers to him and his family. (and to us)

[Zachstar]

176. A very sad day! Please get well! We need you!!!

[Judi Lynn]

177. He is irreplaceable. Horrible, horrible news. n/t

[northofdenali]

179. Prayers and thoughts to Senator Kennedy and all his family.

We, his friends, know his strength. He has fought the good fight for a long, long time - and I'll pray that he'll keep it up much longer.

[caligirl]

182. Hope he hangs on AT least until January, so he can see Obama

sworn in and then he can take the great news with him up to his brothers. Thank god Jack supported the college program that brought Obama's dad to this country. Just need to get through one more circle.

[Pab Sungenis]

184. Senator, take my advice. Step down.

The Senate is in good hands, and your seat will be safe with Gov. Patrick naming your replacement.

Please spend the time you have left with your family and loved ones. You've worked so hard for us in the past, take some time for yourself.

[sallyseven]

272. Deval Patrick cannot name the next senator.

The Leg. took that privilege away from the Governor. They thought that mittins would name a repuke if Kerry won the presidency. I just don't want him to die. I don't want Mittins to come in on a black pig to save the Commonwealth. He is too good a senator to lose. Maybe he can give his tumor to Mitch McConnell.

[Clovis Sangrail]

187. sad.. I've known 2 people who died from Glioblastoma

The average survival time from diagnosis is very low (< 1 year)

A very good friend of mine, who seemed to be great health, had a siezure one day out of the blue.
He was diagnosed with Glioblastoma and was dead within a year.

My heart goes out to the Kennedy family.

[TexasLady]

188. Damn what sad news

[WheelWalker]

189. And the Wheel turns.

[Gemini Cat]

191. Oh no

I wish for him the best. We need him.
I can't even begin to imagine the world with-out Sen Kennedy.

[MissDeeds]

192. Thoughts and good wishes to Sen. Kennedy

I hope it is slow growing and has not spread. This great family has given so much to the party and the country, it seems beyond belief that they have had to suffer as much as they have. Although I'm not sure anyone is there to hear our prayers, I will pray for Teddy and his dear family.

[pacalo]

193. No words...

:cry:

[galledgoblin]

194. very sad

:cry:

[d_b]

196. damn damn damn

I hate cancer! Hopefully he doesn't suffer through this terrible shit.

[CabalPowered]

199. Very sad to hear this

My thoughts are with the Kennedy family.

[NewEnglandGirl]

200. I am So Shocked

I thought that at least one of the Kennedy brothers would live to a ripe old age like the Mom. I can't believe this. That is a very aggressive kind of cancer.;(

[NJCher]

201. the reason there are so many brain cancers

This does not necessarily apply to Ted, as he is not of the generation that received the polio vaccine.

Here is something all boomers should be aware of, and it comes from a very credible source. It is fact, despite the disinfo that our government has put out there to try to obfuscate the issue:

Excerpt:


For nine years, from 1954-1963, almost every dose of polio vaccine produced in the world was contaminated with a cancer-causing simian virus. In one of the biggest blunders in medical history, nearly half the American population—about one hundred million people—and millions more in Canada and Europe, were administered this widely contaminated vaccine. When scientists discovered the virus in 1960, they named it SV40—an innocent-sounding, almost antiseptic appellation, except that SV stands for simian virus and 40 designates that it was the fortieth such virus discovered.

Like HIV, which causes AIDS, SV40 crossed into humans from monkeys and had its own dramatic consequences. Exactly how HIV leapt from monkeys to human beings is as yet unknown; there is no debate, however, about the primary source of SV40: The virus came from the monkey kidneys on which the polio vaccine was produced. At the time, scientists developing the polio vaccine and other vaccines knew that the monkey kidneys they were using were often contaminated with unwanted simian viruses, but it was assumed they were inconsequential. SV40 proved them wrong.

So yes, I, a boomer, probably have this virus and so do millions of others from the era 1954-1963.

Sorry, everyone, what could be worse than finding out about Ted? Coming to this thread and finding that perhaps you, too, might have brain cancer or other soft-tissue cancer in your future.

Here's the link to read more (and from where I took the above excerpt):

http://www.thevirusandthevaccine.com/readanexcerpt.html

And yes, our scumbag government knew and in fact a leading scientist (Dr. Mary) was killed because she was talking a bit too much. Here's a link to a new book that's just come about about it:

http://drmarysmonkey.com/

And yet another link, this one with video interviews:

http://www.themonkeyvirus.com/

The author of the Dr. Mary book said that there would be an epidemic of brain cancer and so he obtained the figures. Indeed, we are now seeing an epidemic of brain cancer.



Cher

p.s. and rest assured our government would never let anything happen like this again. That's why they're doing so much about cell phones when it's now been shown there's a link to cell phones and brain cancer.

:sarcasm:

[Megahurtz]

252. Egads.

Thank you for the info and links.

[Straight Shooter]

203. Is it just my perception, or are brain tumors becoming more prevalent?

Sometimes I feel like cancer's gonna get us all. I lost my dear neighbor last week to it and having a hard time coping with the loss. Another friend is undergoing chemo.

Blessings to Teddy's family. The prognosis is grim.

[pnwmom]

219. They are more prevalent, and they don't know why. However,

they may be even more prevalent down the road. Research of the effects of long-term daily use of cell phones (over ten years) is showing higher rates of brain tumors on the side where the phone is held. This didn't show up in short-term studies of EMF effects.

[Straight Shooter]

223. Maybe it's a combination of everything, the synergistic effect.

I do worry about people, especially the young ones, who seem to always have a cell phone plastered next to their ear. :(

[Liberty Belle]

249. Yes. Cell phones have been linked to brain cancer in some studies.

There is also a brand new study out this week in Britain of thousands of people showing a link between cell phone usage and harm to children and pregnant women's fetuses.

Brain cancer is most prevalent on the side of the head where people use their cell phones.

[ann_american2004]

266. Yup

A friend was taking her husband's sperm sample to the fertility doctor and placed her cell phone over the container when she got into her car. It was only a second but Zappo! Almost all the boys were dead. later samples were okay. (you'd think they'd study this for contraceptive uses????)

[Blaq Dem]

360. Not just cell phones...

There are all kinds of radio waves floating around. We're in a age in which we use microwaves, wireless technologies, and televisions.

[Old and In the Way]

205. What horrible news.

Deeply saddened to read this. I, too, want to send my best wishes to Ted and his family....I hope his remaining time can be filled with joy and peace. He has done so much good for this country and I dearly want him to have enough time to see the sea-change that will occur in November. May his lifelong fight to help the poor and disadvantaged be an inspiration to us all.

[sonias]

207. Damn!!!

To Senator Kennedy and his family - I wish you all the best.

Hang in there Senator! :loveya: :grouphug:


Sonia

[Jennifer C]

209. Harrowing news

I'm so upset :cry: My thoughts and prayers with Teddy and the Kennedy family.

[AngryOldDem]

210. Robert Byrd is simply losing it on the Senate floor

"Thank God for you."

Wow.

[Jennifer C]

211. It was heartbreaking

I'm in tears.

[rucognizant]

262. Can you tell more?

I turned off my TV for the summer I got so mad at the sleezy quality of the anchors.........
Sen. Byrd is also one of my favorites,and I've noticed a decline sonce his wife died!

[AngryOldDem]

264. Just watch the news.

Basically he said he missed Ted, his friend, and that God blessed us with him.

Byrd was pretty much torn up. I don't recall ever seeing such a display of raw emotion anywhere, let alone on the Senate floor.

[Tracer]

215. Hang in there, Ted!

You couldn't find a better place to be than Mass General. The doctors there will do everything they can to help you.




My very best wishes for you!




(From a fellow MA resident and cancer patient, whose doctor has kept her alive for three years).

[SaveAmerica]

241. Best wishes to you too!

:hug: :hug:

[LeftishBrit]

220. OMG, that is awful.

[yardwork]

221. This is very sad. My heart goes out to Senator Kennedy and his family.

[Seeking Serenity]

227. A prayer for the honorable senator.

O merciful Father, who hast taught us in thy holy Word that thou dost not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men: Look with pity upon the sorrows of thy servant Edward for whom our prayers are offered. Remember him, O Lord, in mercy, nourish his soul with patience, comfort him with a sense of thy goodness, lift up thy countenance upon him, and give him peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer, p. 830

[How to be positive]

279. Thank you for the prayer

Dear Sen. Kennedy we pray for you to recover. Many many people have you in their prayers.
KMS

[Bluzmann57]

228. Not too much to add.

Except thoughts and prayers are with him and the rest of the Kennedy family. Awful news. Just awful. I have read through some of the replies and actually went to that fark site. Good grief, what a bunch of sickos.

[Ilsa]

230. I'm hoping for a miracle. Please feel better soon, Senator. nt

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

237. My late mother-in-law passed away from a brain tumor and lung

cancer. She did chemo and radiation and was in remission for a while, but passed away about 2 years after being diagnosed. She loved the Kennedys, btw. In fact, my husband's step-father gave me a bunch of Life magazines she had saved, some from back in the 1960s and others more recent about the family.

[ann_american2004]

232. my heart

goes out to the Kennedy's and to everyone else suffering from such diseases.

avoid cellphone contact to ear/head.

[Barb in Atl]

233. Lots of good thoguhts for Senator Kennedy

I'm sure he's got lots of love and hope coming from the family, his constituents, his collegues, his friends, the blogs, the journalists, the business people, the educators.... diplomats....

May he live long and be comfortable and go only when he's ready.

[RedEarth]

234. Articles from the NYT and Boston Globe.....

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2008/05/kennedy_has_mal.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed4

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/washington/20cnd-kennedy.html?em&ex=1211428800&en=a4adc54fd76ffeb1&ei=5087%0A

[pleah]

235. I am so sorry to hear this.

:cry:

[redsoxrudy]

236. Best Wishes

Get well soon Senator.

[HughMoran]

238. Crap

Not the news we were hoping for :(

[Megahurtz]

239. Oh how awful.

That is so sad.:(

What depressing news.

My thoughts and prayers are with him to hopefully pull through this.

[renate]

242. I'm so sorry for everyone and every family who has had to endure this

So many stories of terrible loss on this thread... my heart goes out to you all.

What a horrible shock this news is. So awful. :cry:

[besidemyself]

244. Pray for Senator Kennedy

Ted Kennedy is one of those rare individuals who not only survives difficulties but also transforms himself in the process. His brother Bobby was one; Anwar Sadat was another. Fighting this cancer is going to a rough haul, but from personal experience, I know that one must never give up hope. I am certain that the prayers of many people contributed to my recovery, and I hope you will offer your prayers for Ted's recovery.

[Seeking Serenity]

247. I did.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=3317067&mesg_id=3317482

[Liberty Belle]

245. My friend lived 12 years with a "malignant, inoperable" brain tumor; doc gave her 30 days to live.

She had 2 treatments: a proton-zapping treatment at Loma Linda Hospital in California, and an herbal therapy recommended by a Yale Medical School professor who said it cured his wife of brain cancer.

Our youngest children were born the same day. She was diagnosed just weeks later, given only a month to live. Miraculously her tumor disappeared completely. Doctors called it a miracle.

She regained her health fully, except for a slight limp, and was perfectly fine for 12 years -- until sadly she became overconfident and missed a routine checkup, so didn't realize the cancer had come back until too late.

But her baby had 12 years to spend with Mom and form many warm memories, and her oldest child was in high school by the time she passed away.

Teddy, never give up hope - no matter what those doctors say!

[mogster]

246. My sister had a brain tumor in 2005, she's well now

Or at least she have a good prognosis :-)
It was malignant, I don't know if it is the same type of course. But there's always hope!

Good on Kennedy, he's showed us all by his stand on important issues that the old Dems are alive and kicking. I hope he can fight this too.

[MelissaB]

248. Oh, God! My mother died of this 5 years ago.

It was fast and furious. :(

:cry:

[DesertRat]

257. I'm so sorry for your loss, Melissa

My coworker was diagnosed with this last November. She's undergoing chemo. and radiation and is unable to return to work.
She's 40 years old, married with 2 girls. She was given a prognosis of 18 mos. to live. :cry:

[MelissaB]

265. Thanks, DesertRat.

I'm sorry for your coworker, too. This changed my life and views on many things in so many ways.

:hug:

[Faygo Kid]

270. Lost a dear friend from it in 1997 - he was 42, left a family.

His kids were under 10. He never got to see them grow up. And I mean we were close - we grew up together. Brilliant guy, super achiever, great family, fit and healthy guy.

I don't have tell you how grim the prognosis for this disease is. All we can do is support those who are victims, and maybe most of all their families.

[mogster]

269. I'm sorry to hear

Big hug! :hug:

[kwenu]

253. My thoughts and prayers are with the Senator and the Kennedy family.

[RoccoR5955]

254. Teddy's a fighter...

He can fight this, and if ANYONE could come back from this, it's HIM!
Here's sending him the vibes to help him get over this.

[DesertRat]

255. God bless Senator Kennedy and his family

This is such sad news. :cry:

[Catherine Vincent]

256. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Mr. Kennedy.

I wish you well.

[SusanaMontana41]

258. "Hope endures,

the cause still lives, and the dream shall never die."

Your work here isn't finished, Ted. We need you. Rest for now, do what your doctors and Vicki tell you to do, and we'll look forward to you rejoining our fight, shoulder to shoulder, to take our country back.

With love to the Kennedy family, who have given this country so much.

-k in Montana

[newscott]

260. sunofab*tch!

This sucks!:argh:

[csorman]

261. I'm so sad right now

I can't stop tearing up, crying, sniffling, etc. Why does this shit happen to the BEST of them?

:cry:

[Dammit Ann]

267. One of the saddest days...

I am crushed beyond belief. Truly heartbroken. I don't pray, but at this awful time I find myself needing to.

[CountAllVotes]

268. well I'd say pray then

Just ask whatever it is you might perhaps believe in to please help Senator Kennedy get well soon! :)

[bicentennial_baby]

271. Here's a pic that I hope will cheer you a little bit:

It's from today. :hug:

[AngryOldDem]

322. Is that Kara?

I had absolutely no idea that she had had cancer too. (Lung cancer.)

[racaulk]

273. My thoughts are with the Kennedy family.

I hope nothing but the best for Senator Kennedy. I hope he pulls through this.

[dysfunctional press]

274. well...he's had a damn good run, that's for sure.

and he's lived more life than many many people will ever get the opportunity to-

but he will be missed.

:patriot: thanks, ted.

[tbyg52]

276. Adding my best hopes and wishes. nt

[Lost-in-FL]

277. Glioma?? Can't get any worse than that...

not good. :cry:

[AnnieBW]

278. It's not entirely a death sentence

I have a friend who has a brain tumor. She beat it once, with surgery, but it came back. It's inoperable, and she will slowly deteriorate. However, they're making progress with these things all of the time. Ted might live for another 5-10 years, with the right treatment.

Even so, I'm wishing him some good, healing energy so that he can get back on his feet soon! We need him now, more than ever!

[jgraz]

289. I'm betting she doesn't have glioma.

My friend's daughter died of it, and it's just plain nasty.

[GenDem]

280. Thoughts and prayers going out to Senator Kennedy

This is a bummer. My fondest recent memory of Senator Kennedy was his fiery speech over the minimum wage bill. He is an unbelievable champion for the poor and middle class. I hope that he can put up a gigantic fight.

:cry:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

281. Oh no. My Dear Senator Kennedy

Blessing of healing and love to you and all those you hold dear sir.

You and your family have been a beacon to what being a truly Noble American is.

I came of age and political mind in 1968 when Bobby was murdered. I was 10.

I believe I am John Jr.'s age and of Caroline's generation, along with many of yours and your sibling's children as well. They, and you Ted, have been a part of my life as far back as memory serves. A distant, if only related by being sons of Irish soil, member of the family. As good a family as it gets.

Yours always sir, for you champion those who those the world has cast adrift and aside.
SCE


:patriot:

[earth mom]

282. This is sad sad news. Sending good vibes to Ted and family.

:grouphug:

[SunDrop23]

283. So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to Teddy! (n/t)

[Raine]

284. Heartbreaking news

just heartbreaking. :cry: :cry: :cry:

[DogPoundPup]

293. I am feeling confident his treatment will knock this out.

Hang in there Ted! Get Well!

[BattyDem]

294. This is heartbreaking.

I just watched Senator Byrd's tribute and now I'm crying. :cry:

My thoughts and best wishes are with Sen. Kennedy and his family.

He's a fighter, so I'm hoping for the best. Hang in there, Senator. We're all pulling for you.. :hug:

[intaglio]

295. A huge loss, and a damnable disease n/t

[Dystopian]

298. God bless Ted Kennedy. n/t

peace~

[Kajsa]

299. I'm so sad to hear this.

:(
Senator Kennedy has championed for human rights
and civil rights.

He's our party's pillar of strength.

Now he and his family need all of our strength and positive vibes.

:grouphug:

[Historic NY]

300. The Lion will go down fighting, he knows whats at stake for Nov.

and I suspect illness or no illness he is in for the good fight, the long fight, to the finish. I'd expect nothing less. Ted let us hear your roar.

[Synnical]

301. Interesting, at the office, as we became aware

Everyone referred to him as Senator Kennedy, not Edward, not Ted. Just Senator.

I thought it telling of his status as an American Statesman.

My thoughts are with the Senator and his family.

-Cindy in Fort Lauderdale

[Darth_Kitten]

302. that's terrible.......

I wish him all the best.

[superconnected]

304. Godspeed for your recovery Senator Kennedy.

[tabasco]

305. Get well soon Senator Kennedy!

Stay strong!

[umtalal]

306. Devastated is understatement. I can't stop crying.over the liberal lion!!!n/t

[Midwestern Democrat]

307. Unbelievably sad - I'm just crushed. Senator Kennedy is in my prayers.

[JeanGrey]

308. Dear God No. I have cancer myself, and also had a transplant

five years ago. May God hold him close and may we all send him hugs and good wishes - he is in for a fight and some terrible times ahead. My prayer for him: If it is god's will we get to keep you, if not, may you go to His arms swift and painfree..............

[bushesass]

309. They

diagnosed my mother in law with a glioblastoma brain tumor. She lasted about 5 months. This is a terrible cancer to get.

[peacefreak]

311. shit shit shit shit shit shit

My heart just sank when I read this. I lost my brother when he was 33 to this horrible disease. That was over 20 years ago. I pray that technology has improved to help the prognosis. My thoughts are with Senator Kennedy & his family.

[aaronbees]

312. Just horrible news

Amazing what he's done for all of us. Tough fight for him now but we know he's got the guts and heart for it.

[BigBearJohn]

314. My prayers are with this great man.

[YvonneCa]

315. My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Kennedy...

...and his loved ones. This is more than one family should have to bear.

[bronxiteforever]

316. peace to the Senator and family

[Genevieve]

317. Sen. Edward Kennedy has cancerous brain tumor

Source: Associated Press

BOSTON - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor Tuesday in what could be the grim final chapter in a life marked by exhilarating triumph and shattering tragedy. Some experts gave the liberal lion less than a year to live.

Doctors discovered the tumor after the 76-year-old senator and sole surviving son of America's most storied political family suffered a seizure over the weekend. The diagnosis cast a pall over Capitol Hill, where the Massachusetts Democrat has served since 1962, and came as a shock to a family all too accustomed to sudden, calamitous news.

"Ted Kennedy and the Kennedy family have faced adversity more times in more instances with more courage and more determination and more grace than most families have to," said Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. "Every one of us knows what a big heart this fellow has. He's helped millions and millions of people — from the biggest of legislation on the floor to the most personal."

Kerry added: "This guy is one unbelievable fighter."

Kennedy's doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital said he had a malignant glioma in the left parietal lobe, a region of the brain that helps govern sensation, movement and language.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080521/ap_on_go_co/kennedy

---

damn it.

[DS1]

318. This is the mobius strip of dupe

[burythehatchet]

321. I don't know what a mobius strip is but I LMAO

[patrice]

319. .

:cry:

We must live his life in the values that we share with him and his family.

[DesertRat]

320. self delete

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[bean fidhleir]

324. Let's get a little perspective here. Many people die at his age. My mom, for example.

And, unlike Teddy, her life was devoid of the good health, wealth, and privilege that have made his a pleasantly irresponsible idyll up til now, that will provide him the best of medical care, and that will cushion however much or little time he has left.


A lot of us should try harder to grow up. Then maybe we'd stop treating the wealthy as though they are superior beings whose prosaic troubles are global-scale tragedies.

[Olney Blue]

326. Senator Kennedy was wealthy indeed, but he worked in the trenches to

help all of us- do you think its fun to write bills and craft legislation?

[bean fidhleir]

344. Do you think he himself did any bill-writing or legislation-crafting?

I certainly don't.

[kwassa]

352. you might educate yourself on Kennedy's accomplishments

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/20/AR2008052002116.html?hpid=artslot

"His two brothers made the family's reputation, but it was Ted Kennedy, blessed with a decades-longer life, who worked with the nuts and bolts of government and politics to make things happen.

"On numerous occasions," added Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), now the presumptive Republican nominee for president, "I have described Ted Kennedy as the last lion in the Senate . . . because he remains the single most effective member . . . if you want to get results."


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/20/AR2008052001570.html?hpid=opinionsbox1?hpid=opinionsbox1

Kennedy has been the most respected Democratic senator for so long that no one comes close to his influence. He has also been one of the most energetic, always prodding and pushing his colleagues, undiverted by any other political ambitions or concerns since his one presidential campaign ended in 1980.

On issue after issue, but particularly on civil rights, health care, labor law, Vietnam and Iraq, Kennedy has set the direction for his party and mobilized the necessary support.

Even when the cause seemed lost, that bullhorn voice summoned Democrats to battle -- and more often than seemed plausible, they achieved at least some of their goals.

[bean fidhleir]

353. Perhaps you should tell me what his alleged accomplishments are,

because your quote is nothing but the kind of handwaving that preachers give as a eulogy when the guest of honor is a stranger to them.

[kwassa]

354. oh, okay.

I see what kind of person I am talking to.

I won't waste my time further.

[bean fidhleir]

355. Yes, I'm the kind of person who neither idolizes the wealthy nor accepts

fluff as substance. So sorry.

[Gormy Cuss]

356. Here's perspective for you.

His parents died at 81 and 104, so for Kennedy this is on the young side for a natural death. In spite of that, I'm sure the senator has a had a full awareness of his own mortality and has prepared for this eventuality.

His "pleasantly irresponsible idyll" as you put it is no different from that of many in powerful, privileged positions. What he has accomplished around that is becoming a leader of the Democratic party and an elder statesman who can take the unpopular position without fearing for his own career. That's much more than many who had the wealth of his clan. Does that make him a deity? No. Does that make him someone whose presence will be missed for a bit? Yes.

[bean fidhleir]

358. "who can take the unpopular position without fearing for his own career"

But what positions has he ever taken that resulted in a real benefit to us? None that I know of. And to call his time in the Senate a "career" is ...I don't know, almost a mislabeling. Certainly misleading, in that we usually think of "a career" as something that feeds the kids and the cats, not as a boutique way for some multi-millionaire to make sure the laws continue to benefit his class.

Let's contrast him with Dennis Kucinich. Kucinich's career isn't the playboy kind. He has always had to live on the money it brings him. Yet he took a position strong enough to get him canned and blacklisted, almost killed. If he never did or does another thing, he can point to Muny Light with solid pride. He did that. He alone did that and took the very severe consequences.

What has Teddy ever done, from his position of national power insulated by money, that is even in the same neighborhood as what that poor, unprepossessing, vulnerable, working-class nonentity Dennis Kucinich did when he said "No!" to the corpocrims?

[Gormy Cuss]

359. Kucinich is a career politician too.

The difference is mostly about wealth and the attendant privileges which include no real incentive to live within the moral boundaries of those who can't buy their way out of bad behavior. To be fair about Kennedy, he hasn't acted badly in public in twenty years or more. During that same time he was one of the top deal makers for the party. A lot of what happens in Washington is compromise. When one's party is in the minority, getting concessions from the majority party is a skill of much value. Kennedy is general held by those in the know to be the senate Dem who excels in that regard.

Kucinich is also one of 435 members in his body of Congress and that fact alone dilutes the effect that he can have as a polit. He does take unpopular stands when he needs to get his agenda heard but he does suffer from it. As much as I would have liked to see him be the candidate (or at least one of the long time contenders) he doesn't have the whole package of oratory, public esteem, and support in Washington to make it happen.

Senators are more powerful based on their small number without regard to any other attributes. The senate is also full of millionaires, most from family wealth. That said, the Kennedy wealth started with bootlegging and local politics. Their business now is politics and they're very good at it.

[bean fidhleir]

361. Sure. I don't think I tried to imply DK isn't a career pol

But DK did something real. Teddy hasn't done anything real, to my knowledge, during his more than 40 years(!!) in Congress.

You can cite his "deal-making" skills as having perhaps kept things from getting worse during GOP majorities...but what can you possibly say in his defense about the years from 1962 through 1972? The Dems had complete control during that time: House, Senate, Presidency, plus the Warren Court. Yet he did damn-all. During 73-76 the Dems had Congress if not the presidency, but he did nothing. From 1977-80 they had Congress and the Carter presidency, and again he did nothing. During Bush One the Dems had both houses, but he still did nothing. His "deal-making skills" have come into play, if ever, only during the past few years - after the Dems squandered their inheritance by doing NOTHING for over 20 years. During Teddy's time we could have got single-payer, an expanded safety net, a network of public transportation (and Goddess wouldn't THAT come in handy right about now!), and single-payer education. We could have had world peace. But we have none of it.

Honestly, Teddy's record is tepid at best, given the cachet of his family name and the impregnable wealth that shields him. And "tepid" is me being charitable.

This huge outpouring of oh-it's-awful-how-will-we-ever-live-without-him is embarrassingly unmerited, if we care at all about the facts.

[1_cali_dem]

328. More prayers

Best thoughts,wishes, and Prayers for a democratic ICON. O8)

[liberal N proud]

329. Terrible news

Prayers and thoughts go to the Kennedy family

[liberal N proud]

330. Terrible news

Prayers and thoughts go to the Kennedy family

[JI7]

331. just sad

i can't imagine how it will be without him.

[Ratula]

333. Pretty numb to everything these days

but this news just broke through and hit me hard.
I wasn't expecting to hear this as an update of his health when I got home. I'm a long time lurker but I had to just say something , something for this man.

Ted Kennedy is a hero to me, and is in my thoughts and well wishes, to say the least.

[johan helge]

334. You are a hero, Edward

You continued the fight after your brothers were killed. Thank you!

[ekwhite]

335. I saw that on the news at work today.

Bad news. As Barack Obama said, let's keep him in our prayers (or thoughts) tonight people.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

336. Dammit.

How sad.

Absolutely horrific. Absolutely horrific.

My sister died from an astrocytoma at age 42. She had headaches and went to her sinus doctor. He ran a cat scan and they found it.

She lasted 14 months. Her illness & death destroyed my mom, my dad, and me.
We were shattered.

[man4allcats]

337. I read a story on this elsewhere earlier today. It is

worrisome I'm sure for Teddy and sad for his family and us all. Of course he is still alive, and where there is life there is hope. Perhaps he will beat it. I am not a medical person and do not know the odds. I do know that even long odds and doctors are often wrong. I've seen it up close and personal more than once. In any case, I wish him well. As challenging as it is, in a way it seems almost mundane for a Kennedy, especially one of advancing years. Historically, not too many of them even reach the traditional later years. It's a consequence I guess of being a risk taker and being willing to put it all on the line. The Kennedys are not perfect people, but who among us are? They are; however, and have always been courageous people. It is that kind of person that our government lacks today. Fond remembrances and best wishes to you all, Joe, John, Bobby and Teddy.

[ChazII]

338. Does anyone know if Sen. Kennedy has NF2?

An acoustic neuroma is a benign, noncancerous, often slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain (8th cranial or auditory) nerve.


These tumors are thought to arise when there is a defect in a certain tumor suppressor gene, which normally prevents tumors from occurring. The cause of the genetic defect is not known. However, acoustic neuroma is often linked with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).

[Ragheed]

339. When I mentioned the seizure to my dad

over the weekend (he's a doctor), he said a seizure in someone's later years when they've never suffered one before could be a sign of a brain tumor.

Let's all hope for a spontaneous remission and full, painless recovery. Never despair.

[nam78_two]

340. This is horrible

I do hope he gets better soon :(.

[ObamaKerryDem]

341. I still can't believe it..:(

I was both shocked and saddened when I saw this on the news this morning. I mean, I knew he was sick, but something like THIS? Even a stroke would've been better. :/ As someone who recently lost a family member to cancer, I know all too well what the Kennedy family is going through and can only hope Teddy's situation turns out better and that he can somehow beat this. He is part of the backbone of this party and is such an inspirational person in general....he would, no doubt, be sorely missed! :( I really hope he makes it through and will be keeping him and the entire Kennedy family in my thoughts and prayers!

[Ammonium]

342. This is absolutely horrible

God, I love the Kennedy's.

For me, It's really a sad sad day.

I long for days where JFK jr. were still alive, to run for the office and change the world in ways that his father tried to before they killed him.

:(

[mattclearing]

345. This is really sad news.

Ted Kennedy really gets it in a way that many people involved in politics just don't. It makes me sad that he will have to divert his energies just to survive now.

[Echotrail]

346. I hope he leaves the hospital today knowing

how much we care about him.

Peaceful thoughts, Senator.

[shellgame26]

347. Ted Kennedy

is the heart of the democratic party. I hope he recovers despite the grim prognosis.

[democrattotheend]

349. Just read that he is leaving the hospital today

Does that mean they are definitely not going to operate?

[Krashkopf]

350. My thoughts and prayers . . .

go out to Sen. Kennedy and his family.

[ailsagirl]

357. We will be losing a powerful ally. It's a sad time.

The last of the four Kennedy brothers. I'm grateful that
we had him in the Senate as long as we did. He left an
indelible mark.

[DemVet]

363. Well this just sucks.

I know EXACTLY what he's going through. My heart goes out to him.

GET WELL, TED!