The type of cancer Rudy had would very rarely kill within 10-15 years. With treatment such as he had, it usually doesn’t kill at all. Even if it comes back, it’s usually very slowly, and the man ends up dying of some common old age ailment first. It’s really not at all comparable to non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Thompson is very likely to require heavy duty treatment, with debilitating side effects, at some point between January 2009 and December 2012. Giuliani is not.
No guarantees on that - that's what the doctor's told my neighbor - who went into remission - but died 2 years later.
Let's not beat this drum...
Are you sure YOU'LL be around to see?
My dad was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma almost 20 years ago. He went through his period of treatment, and the cancer went into remission. Today, he is 82, and remains cancer free. I really don’t think this cancer is what’s going to finally get him. Something will, of course, because we all die of something or from something.
When thinking about whether Fred is the one I will vote for, I will of course consider his health history. I’d be foolish not to. But, based on my personal knowledge of this cancer and my dad’s experience with it, the fact that Fred Thompson has had it wouldn’t keep me from voting for him.... as long as he’s free and clear from the disease at election time.
Fred IS electable after all, and I’d do ANYTHING to keep Hillary out of the White House. She is TRULY a deadly cancer, a nasty disease. The idea of her as president sends cold chills down my spine. The fact that Fred Thompson has had this cancer would not be enough, in and of itself, to stop me from voting from him. We’ll see.... it’s early days yet.
pattyjo