John McCain Will No Longer Be Treated for Brain Cancer, Family Says
Source: NY Times
WASHINGTON Senator John McCain of Arizona, who has been battling brain cancer for more than a year, will no longer be treated for his condition, his family announced on Friday, a sign that the Republican war hero is most likely entering his final days.
Last summer, Senator John McCain shared with Americans the news our family already knew: He had been diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma, and the prognosis was serious. In the year since, John has surpassed expectations for his survival. But the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict, the family said in a statement. With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen to discontinue medical treatment.
Mr. McCain had been undergoing treatment since July 2017, and has been absent from Washington since December. Mr. McCains family has gathered in Arizona, and people close to him say his death is imminent.
From his ranch in Arizona, Mr. McCain had managed to maintain a voice in key foreign policy and military policy debates, sharply criticizing President Trump after his summit meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, an old adversary of Mr. McCain. At home, he has welcomed close friends to renew ties. But after decades as a fixture in Washington and a larger-than-life character, he had largely retreated from the public eye.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/24/us/politics/john-mccain-brain-cancer.html
FarPoint
(12,370 posts)Sounds like Hospice phase.
Lucca2
(63 posts)The last part goes fast; my deepest empathy for them all. Hope he goes into the wild blue yonder....
SCantiGOP
(13,870 posts)I didn't always agree with you, but I salute your bravery and honor. May the transition be peaceful.
trueblue2007
(17,218 posts)Arkansas Granny
(31,516 posts)UrbScotty
(23,980 posts)Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)He angered me and he impressed me over the years. i salute you Sen. Mccain. i'm sorry you seem to be leaving. Two days everyone shares...a birthday...and the end. Close your eyes and rest Airman. It's sad to even type that. Vaya Con Dios.
irisblue
(32,975 posts)Being POW, putting a military jet into the ocean
Voting to keep O-care, Keating 5
Telling his voter, (paraphrased) Mr Obama is a fine man. Sarah Palin
Working with McConnell on too many long term harmful things.
Truly my feelings are mixed
Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)Thanks.
irisblue
(32,975 posts)marble falls
(57,083 posts)burning carrier flight deck and suffering 2nd and 3rd degree burns. I've actually seen the footage from the films from the Forrestal.
Roy Rolling
(6,917 posts)But I've always fallen on the side of him being a patriot, with occasional bouts of brain issues that made him side with the dumbest Republican ideas sometimes. But he would always show backbone so I gave him some room sometimes.
I think he's proven us right to think, despite being a pain in the ass sometimes, he is a true patriot. Especially when you factor in his service and POW torture, he's paid the price to say what the fuck he wants in my book.
And I will respect him for it even when we disagree. He stood up for Obama in a way that no other Republican did or has since. That proves he has the courage to be more loyal to America than the Republican party.
Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)Close your eyes Airman. Fly away.
marble falls
(57,083 posts)but he on the whole was an good man. And this is a terrible way to go.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)to duty were admirable but used up before he became a U.S. senator.
He's been a major player in the increasing decline of the Republican Party into intense corruption, serving business and betraying the people he's supposed to serve, for over three decades now.
He spent 10 years telling every audience he spoke to that the ACA was too flawed to succeed, knowing every word was a lie as he prepared them to have it taken away. He only did a little part of what he should have when he knew his career in politics was ending and it wouldn't require any personal sacrifice. That he is not one of the extremist true believers like Pence and Kavanaugh in the virtuous union of religion and business makes his behavior worse to me.
Nevertheless, his family knows him for his other side, and I wish him an easy death and them acceptance and happy memories.
Over the course of Judge Kavanaugh's impressive legal career, he has built a reputation as a fair, independent, and mainstream judge who has earned widespread respect from his peers. One of the Senate's highest constitutional responsibilities is to provide advice and consent on nominations to the Supreme Court, and I look forward to the Senate fulfilling this critical duty through a fair and thorough confirmation process," ~ John McCain
I did have some hope that he might have somehow shown up on a hospital bed to vote for what's right, but the chances were very poor in both respects.
Auggie
(31,169 posts)I think he would have been a better president than George Bush too (provided he could have kept the PNAC under wraps).
joshcryer
(62,270 posts)Arguably last of the old Republicans who still had some redeeming values. The current lot of them are all corrupt cronies.
Raster
(20,998 posts)...and believe me, I do. I have NEVER, EVER once questioned his patriotism or his love of this Country.
I made a point of speaking up and speaking out when I moved back to Arizona at the end of 2015. I received personal responses several times from Senator McCain.
My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.
SunSeeker
(51,557 posts)DFW
(54,379 posts)I was hoping McCain would hold on long enough to vote against Kavenaugh, but a glioblastoma grants no mercy, and progresses on its own time.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)Lost two sisters in laws to this nasty cancer. Both past with nine months of each other
Like you,was hoping McCain would make it to the New Year just to vote against anything Trump.
DFW
(54,379 posts)I suspect he would have expressed his "reservations" and then voted to confirm. But to get in a last dig at Trump, whom he despised, he would have voted no. Not the noblest of reasons, but fine with me, all the same.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)So surprised his Daughter has joined the knuckle draggers ,but,understand her new Hubby is a leader in that community.
lostnfound
(16,179 posts)berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)This one is personal for me.
His redeeming moment.
Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)JI7
(89,249 posts)sandensea
(21,635 posts)Given the anti-Muslim hysteria at the time (and to some extent now), it would have been so easy for him to give that Faux viewer some "clash of civilizations" spiel.
But he didn't - and that GOPee audience didn't like it. That takes guts.
MelissaB
(16,420 posts)Glios are a bastard.
Siwsan
(26,262 posts)My Dad died of brain cancer and my sister's breast cancer spread to her brain.
mikeysnot
(4,756 posts)Peace Senator.
marble falls
(57,083 posts)mikeysnot
(4,756 posts)erpowers
(9,350 posts)If I were the Devil I would aldo be scared of Dick Cheney. Dick Cheney would take over Hell and waterboard the Devil. When Dick Cheney and Suge Knight die the Devil is going to retire to Los Angeles and run a night club.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,586 posts)Trump, on the other hand, is already brain dead.
mikeysnot
(4,756 posts)Jeesh SC really knows how to pick'em don't they...
bdamomma
(63,849 posts)yeah the ones who committed crimes are still with us, crap and that is a long list.
jmbar2
(4,886 posts)Didn't agree with all his positions, but always felt that he had put the nation's interests above his own. Perhaps his final days and passing will be an inspiration to others in his party to think about putting country over party.
MiniMe
(21,716 posts)I don't think the family would announce this unless it is imminent
47of74
(18,470 posts)It was about a week after he and his family decided to stop treatments and just make my uncle comfortable that he passed.
So it wouldn't surprise me if Senator McCain leaves before too much longer.
usaf-vet
(6,186 posts)Contrary to William Shakespeare's famous quote
The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.
R.I.P. John McCain
John 3:16
hibbing
(10,098 posts)Took my dad out quick, which sucked, but it was a relief when it was over.
Peace
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,491 posts)May your end days be peaceful and with no pain. You've known too much pain already for one human life.
......... .............
irisblue
(32,975 posts)Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) Tweeted:
Undoubtedly one of the most memorable John McCain clips.
https://t.co/4JZiZf6pg5
Link to tweet
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Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)2naSalit
(86,613 posts)pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)My sincerest sympathy to his family. From the song "On the Wings of an Eagle" by John Denver:
"Oh, my home is in the mountains, I am free, I am free.
I am one with wind and eagles, I am free. Given wings to sail in gracefulness, the sky, the sky.
Given a voice to sing in breathlessness, I find that I can fly, fly away.
In the hands of my father, in the light of the sunshine. On the wings of an eagle, I'm flying again.
I'm flying again, I'm flying again, I'm flying again, I'm flying again. "
Peace!
skylucy
(3,739 posts)Kaleva
(36,301 posts)forgotmylogin
(7,528 posts)NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)but he is an American hero and an honorable man. I wish him a painless and peaceful end.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Next came a stroke,
and then the end.
AllyCat
(16,187 posts)but you have served our country in many ways.
ThingsGottaChange
(1,200 posts)One of the few men I have truly respected. Safe journey, John.
Farmer-Rick
(10,170 posts)He had a good long life. I hope I live as long.
May his remaining days be easy.
Oh Captain, My Captain, our fearful trip is done.
mobeau69
(11,144 posts)Sen. McCain fought long and hard in this campaign. And he's fought even longer and harder for the country that he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine. We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader.
I congratulate him; I congratulate Gov. Palin for all that they've achieved. And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead. - BHO
DeminPennswoods
(15,286 posts)on your coming journey.
Chemisse
(30,811 posts)I hope he finds peace in his final days.
moriah
(8,311 posts)And I wish his family the strength to get through this.
I may have often disagreed with what he thought was right for the nation, but I never doubted his love for his country and willingness to sacrifice for it.
Bayard
(22,073 posts)I salute you, Senator.