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Report: Sen. Kennedy has a brain tumor
http://www.boston.com ^ | 05/20/08 | AP

Posted on 05/20/2008 10:20:12 AM PDT by misterrob

Moderator’s note:This was the first real thread reporting the news today. It was locked for reasons that should be obvious to everyone by now. The Moderator who locked it is the level-headed Mod. I am the arbitrary and capricious Mod. If you choose to martyr yourself I am happy to oblige.

US Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the veteran lawmaker from Massachusetts who is the last surviving brother in the legendary Kennedy family, has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, his doctors said today.

Specialists in Boston and around the country said the information released indicated that Kennedy has terminal cancer and might have only a limited time to live.

(Excerpt) Read more at boston.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Massachusetts
KEYWORDS: bigbrother; deathbymod; health; kennedy; specialelection; tedkennedy
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To: trussell

I will pray for Ted Kennedy. I will leave his fate up to God.


461 posted on 05/21/2008 9:35:42 AM PDT by Utah Girl (John 15:12)
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To: Pathfinder; Admin Moderator

I can’t believe this thread is still open! Thank you, moderators.

Prayers for Sen. Kennedy and his family in this most difficult time. I wouldn’t want to wish something like this on my worst enemy.


462 posted on 05/21/2008 9:35:57 AM PDT by Deo volente
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To: Uncle Miltie
May he be healed along with all others of the Jewish people requiring healing.

And should this illness lead to his end may he call out to the Lord in faith like the thief on the cross and receive his salvation is my prayer. Selah!.

463 posted on 05/21/2008 10:09:59 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or tyranny)
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To: misterrob

On a political level, this man drives me nuts. I vehemently disagree with him on so many levels, and there are so many times when I’ve heard him spinning on TV, when I’ve become angry and switched the channel. I always think of poor Mary Jo Kopechne, whom he left to drown in his car while he swam to safety and spent the next few hours agonizing over what the impact would be on his political career.

But on a human level, I just have to wish him well. This is truly awful news, and I wouldn’t wish it on even my worst enemy. This poor family has had more than their share of tragedy, and now, here is one more. Prayers up for him/them.


464 posted on 05/21/2008 10:18:04 AM PDT by Purrcival (I had to put down my Bible and my gun to post this.)
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To: fkabuckeyesrule

Johnny Oates (Baltimore Orioles/Texas Rangers) baseball manager was 58 when he died in 2004 of a glioblastoma brain tumor.
He survived 3 years.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2004-12-24-oates-obit_x.htm


465 posted on 05/21/2008 10:18:31 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or tyranny)
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To: girlscout
Jesus Christ gave His life on the cross and was victorious over death for all who believe and receive.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whosover believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life".. John 3:16

This my prayer for Sen. Kennedy that he goes to heaven.

466 posted on 05/21/2008 10:25:35 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or tyranny)
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To: donna

Unless a miracle, more like 6 months to a year.


467 posted on 05/21/2008 11:41:44 AM PDT by richardtavor (Pray for the peace of Jerusalem in the name of the G-d of Jacob)
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To: fkabuckeyesrule

He was probably thinking to Dick Howser.


468 posted on 05/21/2008 11:42:01 AM PDT by Revenge of Sith
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To: misterrob
Having lived in Mass., I expect that once Ted's ailment was announced, a number of Democrats in and outof office (esp Joe Kennedy Jr) began angling to be the annointed choice for Candidacy of his Seat.

AND Who will the 'Pubs run?

469 posted on 05/21/2008 12:10:38 PM PDT by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: theDentist
I found this on the web:

Damage to the left parietal lobe can result in what is called "Gerstmann's Syndrome." It includes right-left confusion, difficulty with writing (agraphia) and difficulty with mathematics (acalculia). It can also produce disorders of language (aphasia) and the inability to perceive objects normally (agnosia).

470 posted on 05/21/2008 12:22:40 PM PDT by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: Lucius Cornelius Sulla
My wife was diagnosed with glioblastoma in January, 2005. She passed away in December, 2005, right after our 25th Anniversary.

I'm so sorry for your loss, LCS.

471 posted on 05/21/2008 12:23:29 PM PDT by American Quilter (John McCain--today's Scoop Jackson democrat. He should change parties.)
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To: Luke21

I’m sorry to hear that, Luke. I hope you soon get better news than you currently expect.


472 posted on 05/21/2008 12:26:24 PM PDT by American Quilter (John McCain--today's Scoop Jackson democrat. He should change parties.)
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To: misterrob

I don’t like Senator Kennedy’s stance on a lot of issues, but I wish him and his family well in this. He has had to be the patriarch of the family for many years due to the deaths of his brothers, and they must be just devastated.

Prayers for all of them.


473 posted on 05/21/2008 12:39:02 PM PDT by Wicket (God bless and protect our troops and God bless America)
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To: All
If anyone is interested in the talk in Boston on this subject google ‘ WRKO ‘ and once at the station, click on talk show host Howie Carr. Howie is the biggest conservative talk host in Boston with a huge following here in New England.
He has been talking about this for two days and has been quite respectful even though Howie truly hates the senators politics.
Also, the callers have been respectful ( for the most part ) with Howie bleeping out unkind sentiment. Every caller has stated they do not like Kennedy's politics.
474 posted on 05/21/2008 12:41:41 PM PDT by warsaw44
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To: Cobra64

hahaha....just showed this post to everyone in the front office, they are still on the floor L.T.A. off. Thanks for the post.


475 posted on 05/21/2008 1:20:10 PM PDT by PEACE ENFORCER (One Needs to Have the Capability of Using Deadly Force at Any Moment.....:))
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To: misterrob
Had an aunt that died from it. Lived 19 months. Had very aggressive treatment-at one time she was so irradiated no one could come near unless wearing those X-ray tech aprons.

End stage is not something I would even wish on Hitler.

He really needs to resign.

476 posted on 05/21/2008 1:22:02 PM PDT by snuffy smiff (without the right to life.... all other rights are meaningless)
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To: poobear
“It’s treatable but not curable. You can put it into remission for a while but it’s not a curable tumor,”

He must feel trapped, with no way out.

477 posted on 05/21/2008 1:34:34 PM PDT by Royal Wulff
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To: NautiNurse

I was just reading an article about Lee Atwater’s final year. What a horrible way to die. As I wrote earlier, I don’t wish this disease on anyone.

I am so distressed over the many posts that have been deleted. Damn it! Knock it off, people! You don’t have to admire Ted Kennedy to pray for his soul and pity him now. Show some compassion. Surely we can act better than the Ds and libs acted when Lee Atwater was diagnosed with this frightening disease.


478 posted on 05/21/2008 1:47:52 PM PDT by Mad-Margaret (Remember I'm a kook, scammer, or troll the next time you want money.)
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To: theDentist

All of those things are quite possible with any disease or injury affecting this portion of the brain and the worst part is that you do of course retain your intelligence while all these things are happening beyond your control.

Very, very difficult stuff. I’m not a religious person but I do send my sympathies to those diagnosed with these things.


479 posted on 05/21/2008 2:47:56 PM PDT by RushCrush ( This election is about whether you believe there is a terrorist threat, or not. That's it.)
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To: misterrob

For some interesting reading on glioblastoma, read Another Day in the Frontal Lobe by Dr. Katrina Firlik


480 posted on 05/21/2008 2:50:58 PM PDT by RushCrush ( This election is about whether you believe there is a terrorist threat, or not. That's it.)
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