Herman Cain diagnosed with cancer

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^ | Wednesday, April 12, 2006, 10:11 AM

[gondramB]

Herman Cain, the former U.S. senate candidate and the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, has been diagnosed with colon cancer, a spokeswoman for Cain said this morning.

“The guy’s a fighter and he’s going to be fine,” said Ericka Pertierra, his chief of staff. “He’s trying to figure out how to do the radio show from the bed.”

Cain, 60, learned of the diagnosis “a couple weeks ago” and is scheduled for surgery later this month at a hospital in Houston, she said.

Cain was one of three Republican candidates in the 2004 race for U.S. Senate. The Henry County resident came in second with 26 percent of the vote, behind U.S. Rep. Johnny Isakson but ahead of U.S. Rep. Mac Collins.

[gondramB]

This is very unfortunate. Not just sad for him and his family but unfortunate timing politically

[gondramB]

ping

[Coop]

Prayers going out for Mr. Cain and his loved ones.

[Dick Bachert]

Prayers up for this good and HONEST man.

[mikeus_maximus]

Man, that's terrible. I was just thinking this morning that I wish he'd run again.

[Txsleuth]

Herman needs to talk to Tony Snow.

[NCjim]

Ping

[SittinYonder]

According to the article he's having surgery in a couple of weeks so maybe they caught it early and there's hope of recovery. My only experience of knowing someone with colon cancer they didn't find out until it was way too late.

On my computer I have pictures of Cain with my wife, my mom and my oldest son. In addition to being a great political thinker, he's a wonderful, warm person and each time I met him was a thrill.

I wish him a speedy recovery especially because he's Ron Paul's running mate in my dream ticket for '08.

[zbigreddogz]

Good luck Mr. Cain!

I sure hope he's OK. I don't agree with him on every issue, but he's an inspiring man who I really hoped would have a future in politics. I hope he still does.

[spectre]

My best friend had colon cancer, and she is fine now. So is Tony Snow :)..

sw

[SittinYonder]

I'd forgotten about Tony Snow having colon cancer.

[sandbar]

OH NO!!!

Prayers for Herman Cain. I love it when he subs for Neal Boortz.

[spectre]

I figured as much..:)

sw

[AuH2ORepublican]

Prayers being sent to Mr. Cain and his family. He is a true American hero.

[Christian4Bush]

Prayer BUMP and PING

[groanup]

prayers up

[Antoninus]

May God bless and protect Mr. Cain and his family. Speedy recovery to you, sir!

[jmaroneps37]

He's in my prayers.

[Hoodat]

After he beats this, he can run for governor. Too bad the state party doesn't support him.

[Dane]

Prayers for Mr. Cain and his family.

[Fudd Fan]

Prayers for a great man.

[eeevil conservative]

Oh my Gosh...

I can't breath....

thanks for pinging me...

[eeevil conservative]

Thank you for the ping....

I hope FReepers will keep Herman in their prayers....

I will ping the Herman Cain Show FReepers....

[OldFriend]

G-dspeed, Mr. Cain.

[eeevil conservative]

Praying for Herman and his family!

[beyond the sea]

yes ............

[onyx]

Oh no!
Serious prayers for his complete recovery.
God bless Herman Cain.

[gondramB]

"Thank you for the ping.... "

You're welcome. I'm sorry to ping for bad news.

[Primetimedonna]

Thanks for the ping, eeevil!

Prayers from my family and I to Mr. Cain!

[eeevil conservative]

Thank you for posting this....

I contacted Matt Dawg-

If anyone would like to send Herman cards or anything- please send it to the address below...for now...

When He goes in for surgery, I will give ya'll that address- when we have it...

for now- we can send things to him at the address below:

Herman Cain - Economic Freedom Coalition
825 Fairways Court - Ste 303
Stockbridge, GA 30281

[beaversmom]

NO! What a terrible ping. We need him around. I hope and pray that he will be able to beat this and come back with a vengeance. Thanks for the address.

[RasterMaster]

Thanks for the info....and the ping! Prayers up!

[SittinYonder]

Thanks for the address ... will send him a card!

[beaversmom]

For all of you Medved fans familiar with Mr. Cain--a sad news ping. Mr. Cain ran in the primary for Senate (GA) in 2004. Michael Medved has had him on several times--usually speaking about the fair tax.

[eeevil conservative]

Did you get the email from his office yet?

I posted the email....

He said it is in the early stages-- and HE IS A FIGHTER!!

HE is so AWESOME!

[traviskicks]

I wish him a speedy recovery especially because he's Ron Paul's running mate in my dream ticket for '08.
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Wow! Gives me the shivers just thinking about it... Could you imagine?

[MplsSteve]

He was on Bill Bennett's morning show a few weeks ago. Bennett had him on for a half hour.

Very entertaining. Very intelligent. Well spoken.

I hope he has a full recovery.

[beaversmom]

Fair tax supporter ping.

[Kellykoop]

My prayers are with Mr. Cain and his family. I just know that Mr. Cain will beat this....his work is far from done here. God Bless you, Mr. Cain and here's to a speedy recovery!

[Mike Darancette]

CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, has been diagnosed with colon cancer, a spokeswoman for Cain said this morning.

My prayers for a great American. Thankfully colon cancer is one of the more beatable ones.

[RightWingAtheist]

Best wishes to a great American.

[Clintonfatigued]

It's a tragedy. All people of good will, regardless of their political leanings, should wish Cain a full and speedy recovery.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Oh, no. :-(

Prayers for Mr. Cain's full and speedy recovery.

[Mushinronshasan]

This is horrible news. I hope they get it all in his surgery. This guy is top notch, and I wish him the best.

[Veritas_est]

I am praying for my friend. He came to see me in the hospital when I had bypass surgery in July of '05. He is also a mighty man of God.

[McGavin999]

Prayers for his complete recovery. He's a fighter so I have no doubt he'll beat this thing.

[Clemenza]

Bad news ping! :-(

[Dawgreg]

AMEN!

[Amish]

Prayers for him from Michigan. We need him around for many years to come.

[saveliberty]

Prayers up for Herman Cain and his family!