After his office announced that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) published a tweet Thursday saying that he’s thankful for the “outpouring of support” he’s received and assuring his Senate colleagues that he will “be back soon.”
I greatly appreciate the outpouring of support – unfortunately for my sparring partners in Congress, I'll be back soon, so stand-by!
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 20, 2017
McCain has been out of work on Capitol Hill for about a week following surgery to remove a blood clot from above his eye. The Mayo Clinic, where McCain is being treated, then announced Wednesday night that doctors had discovered glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. McCain and his family are considering treatment options, which may include chemotherapy or radiation, according to the Mayo Clinic statement.
Senate Republicans are working to revive a deal to repeal and replace Obamacare in McCain’s absence, and it’s still unclear when, if at all, McCain will be able to return for a vote on the legislation.
He will survive. Its not like he ever used the organ in question.
How many sick days do senators get? Just curious, not saying he’s not entitled to as many as he needs.
Although not a great Senator or an acceptable Presidential candidate, McCain is still an American hero, and someone who risked his life on behalf of all of us, unlike many here and certainly unlike the Asshole-elect.
Perhaps with future reelections off the table he will feel less beholden to McConnell and company.
Then we’ll hear Trump say…
“People say he’s a hero because he got cancer…I like people who don’t get cancer”
I sincerely wish the Senator and his family a successful treatment and recovery and won’t even bring up the name of Sarah Palin. Oops.