Support pouring in for McCain after cancer diagnosis

BOSTON — Support is pouring in for Sen. John McCain after announcing Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The 80-year-old has glioblastoma, the same type of cancer Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy died from.

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The life expectancy for someone with this form of cancer is typically 14 months. Kennedy lived for 15 months after his diagnosis.

Now McCain and his family are reviewing treatment options, including a combination of chemotherapy and radiation.

Doctors said they made the discovery last week when they removed a blood clot above McCain's left eye.
Pres. Donald Trump said the First Family is offering their prayers.

Kennedy’s widow, Vicki, is also sending McCain her support.

“Thoughts and prayers are with Teddy’s and my friend Senator John McCain and with Cindy McCain and their family. God Bless. John McCain.”

McCain is a war hero. He was held captive by the North Vietnamese for five-and-a-half-years.

He served in the U.S. Senate, representing Arizona for more than 30 years. He also won the GOP nomination for president in 2008.

He’s known for his strong national security credentials and a career-long willingness to reach across the aisle in a bipartisan fashion.

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