No linkage?

I can't find any article, just messages here.

Well I wish him the best. If a cure is not possible, then as many quality months with his family as are possible.

Poor man. I hope there's a treatment.

If not, may he reach peace.

Headlines on news sites, not yet on Drudge.

wth? Is this a joke? (Sorry! I haven't been watching the news the last couple of days!)

[Link: abclocal.go.com...]

re: #6 Israel4ever

wth? Is this a joke? (Sorry! I haven't been watching the news the last couple of days!)

Appears to be true.

re: #6 Israel4ever

He had a seizure over the weekend.

[Link: news.google.com...]

Bummer.

oh i see. I almost couldn't believe this. yikes

Our prayers are with him and his family.

re: #6 Israel4ever

wth? Is this a joke? (Sorry! I haven't been watching the news the last couple of days!)

He had seizures, not a stroke, and now this diagnosis, which sounds very, very serious, according to postings here.

I disagree with Senator Kennedy's politics, but he is a fellow American and a fellow human being so I sincerely pray for his recovery and wish his family well.

left parietal lobe

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).

re: #6 Israel4ever

The front page has a thread about it.

frack. this news makes my rainy seattle day that much more grey. here's wishing the senator much strength for what he faces.

Prayers for the Ted and Kennedy family. Much strength and peace for them in the coming days.

re: #2 Shug

Well I wish him the best. If a cure is not possible, then as many quality months with his family as are possible.

What she said.

May he enjoy the blessings of God, the comfort of his family, and the services of the finest medical treatment.

My prayers for him and his family.

S.

Not my favourite politician, but I wish him all the best, hope he gets better soon.

re: #18 kayatribe

frack. this news makes my rainy seattle day that much more grey. here's wishing the senator much strength for what he faces.

I hoped you enjoyed our summer last weekend.
/

I need a new nickname.
Everybody thinks I'm a she

how about Brutus?

I don't care who you are or how much I disagree with you - NOBODY deserves cancer. Lost my mother to it, my brother is in remission (bladder), sister in remmision (brain), lost father-in-law two years ago (lung). I HATE CANCER.

I've disagreed with many of the things he has championed and his questionable behavior, but I'm still sorry to hear about his troubles. A difficult road lays ahead.

Reuters reports it is a glioma.

Ya know, I hate to say it but if Kennedy was a Republican he'd probably have the left wing sites happy that he's got a tumor like they were happy that Tony Snow had cancer. I hope he gets better, even though I strongly disagree with his political policies.

Not good, my brother died of lung cancer 1 1/2 years ago and it started going to the brain. Bad news for Mr. Kennedy and his family, another tragedy for the Kennedys. I despise the man's politics to my very core but I wish him longer life and comfort at this terrible time in his life. May he be in no pain.

One may dislike Ted Kennedy's politics; one may joke about his fondness for the grape. One may deeply despise his behavior in, and the handling of, the Chappaquiddick incident.

But it is tragic that he should have to experience this. May he have a refuah shelema (a complete healing).

I wish him the best. Hopefully, he can overcome this.

That's too bad. Prayers for the Kennedy family.

My best wishes go out to the Kennedy family. G-D knows they have had their share of tragedy. But I am a tad ticked already seeing liberal talking heads on TV already using this to plug their liberal agendas.

Here's a link (might be the same AP story). I don't like Teddy but that's a horrifying diagnosis. May he fight to live on.

It may be too early, but has anyone heard his prognosis?

My thoughts are with Senator Kennedy and his family in this very tough time. While I don't agree with his politics, there's no doubt that he's been a major figure on the political scene for a great many years.

The news sounds pretty scary, but I understand that the place where he is now is one of the best in the world, so here's to hoping he can fight through this to more quality years of life with his family.

I'm no fan but Good Luck Senator!

re: #15 CIA Reject

I disagree with Senator Kennedy's politics, but he is a fellow American and a fellow human being so I sincerely pray for his recovery and wish his family well.

same here. none of us should wish ill on anyone...

re: #36 opnion

It may be too early, but has anyone heard his prognosis?

Poor.

This sounds just awful.

Can any lizards w/ medical savvy fill us in?
If it's a malignant glioma in the parietal lobe, my guess is that it is inoperable. Is that probably so?
Will radiation retard its progress?
I've known a couple of people w/ brain tumors who suffered horrible headaches.
Is this likely to happen?

I'm hoping he won't be in pain and that they can do something to slow down the growth.

re: #1 itellu3times

No linkage?

I can't find any article, just messages here.

I don't think anyone has had time to type anything yet. Tumor is a glioma in the left parietal lobe. They have already (as I understand it the day he was flown into MA General) done a biopsy.

Gliomas are very fast growing, very invasive turmors. Very dangerous.

re: #26 Dolphin

It is utterly awful.

Although we do not share the same point-of-view, I wish him the best for a speedy recovery.

Regardless of political persuasion, no one deserves that diagnosis.

re: #25 Shug

I need a new nickname.
Everybody thinks I'm a she

how about Brutus?

I had a cousin who went by the name Shug. Her real name was Sugar.

As much as I dislike his politics I wish him health and if not that then the loving arms of his family

Godspeed, Mr. Kennedy.

My mom died of the same thing. Sadly it is a grim diagnosis even with removal, chemo and radiation. Rarely more than a year.
My prayers are with the Senator and his family.

re: #28 lawhawk

Reuters reports it is a glioma.

Quick googling says thats one of the nastiest kinds, does not respond well to treatment.

Do they know if it is operable? What kind of chances does a man of his age (and habits) have with chemo and radiation therapies?

I pity him and his family and what they are all going to have to go through in the coming weeks and months.

re: #41 wolfie

This sounds just awful.

Can any lizards w/ medical savvy fill us in?
If it's a malignant glioma in the parietal lobe, my guess is that it is inoperable. Is that probably so?
Will radiation retard its progress?
I've known a couple of people w/ brain tumors who suffered horrible headaches.
Is this likely to happen?

I'm hoping he won't be in pain and that they can do something to slow down the growth.

They biopsied it so it is likely also operable. The big problem with a glioma is actually getting it all - very difficult to do. Let me see if I can find anything in layman's terms.

re: #25 Shug

I need a new nickname.
Everybody thinks I'm a she

how about Brutus?

I second that motion.
He was "the noblest Roman of them all."

Glioma.
Wiki is fast, Kennedy is already in the notable cases section.

re: #29 dalejrfanfreak

Ya know, I hate to say it but if Kennedy was a Republican he'd probably have the left wing sites happy that he's got a tumor like they were happy that Tony Snow had cancer. I hope he gets better, even though I strongly disagree with his political policies.

Kos would be doing handsprings and passing out candy.
Prayers for Sen. Kennedy and his family.

Isn't it nice to see that everybody on this side is, to this point anyway, civil and supportive? What would happen, I wonder, on one of the opposition's sites, if it was someone from our team?

Anyway, this is pretty much a death sentence, especially since it wasn't caught until he had major symptoms. Go with God.

My prayers to Senator Kennedy, his faily and his friends. Though a hope for a cure is always wished for, if that can't happen, may he find comfort and peace.

This is the most I can find right now from CNN

Kennedy has malignant tumor
Sen. Edward Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor. The hospital treating Kennedy released a statement today saying that the tumor was found during tests after the senator had a seizure Saturday. The tumor is in his left parietal lobe. Full story soon.

I had a friend who had a brain tumor (not sure where; almost assuredly not where Senator Kennedy's is) and while they were able to get it out with surgery and she's in remission, she is definitely not the same person. Lots of physical disabilities now and a real problem with fatigue.

It's tough to watch in a friend. I just wonder what the doctors are suggesting for the senator. Prayers for him.

Politics aside, my prayers are with him and his family, for peace, comfort and consolation during this very traumatic time.

I have had much fun over the years poking fun at the fat man but I would not wish this on anyone. I watched my aunt die of a series of brain tumors.

My prayers are with him and for his family. I hope he has made his peace with the maker.

Shoot. I'm sorry to hear it.
Hope he'll have great treatment and will recover.

re: #2 Shug

There is treatment for it:

On May 20, 2008, doctors discovered that Kennedy has a glioma, a type of malignant brain tumor.The typical treatment is indicated as radiation and chemotherapy.

A speedy recovery.

I lost a good friend to a brain tumor a few years ago. She was only in her early 50s. It's so sad to watch. His family should be with him now, while he still knows what's going on around him.

*cringe* Not good.

I extend basic human sympathy and a broad wish that he not suffer needlessly. As for the rest... That's not up to me.

Glioma info from the Mayo Clinic site

My sympathies are out to him. Even for this to be successfully treated is nasty. Chemo, radiation and all the rest. May it go easy for him. I dislike his positions, but I wish no ill for any human.

re: #41 wolfie

I've known a couple of people w/ brain tumors who suffered horrible headaches.
Is this likely to happen?

Um, it's already causing seizures.

Glioblastoma Multiforme:

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]

One thing you can say about Ted Kennedy, he's a fighter.

In looking up "glioma" at Glioma, there is ALREADY a reference to: Ed K.

Notable cases

* Fred Conlon
* Daniel W. Hardy
* Edward Kennedy
* Kim Walker

Here is a fair synopsis from the Society for Neuroscience -

For years, researchers puzzled over an aggressive form of brain cancer. The lethal glioma tumors often outsmart traditional cancer treatments such as surgery, and quickly invade healthy brain tissue. But now an understanding of the biological makeup and survival mechanisms of glioma tumors is helping researchers develop methods that they hope will kill the cancer.

Brain tumors always have been one of the most devastating diseases because they are so difficult to treat, much less cure. But now scientists are on track toward finding what may be definitive treatments for the most virulent of these tumors.
The growing mass of cells in a brain tumor bullies healthy cells by pushing them out of their way and squeezing them against the skull. This hinders the brain's ability to orchestrate life functions. Depending on the tumor's size and location, paralysis, behavior changes and dizziness, to name a few of the symptoms, can occur.
A glioma tumor is particularly damaging because it tends to quickly sprout and spread within the brain. Each year, approximately 20,000 Americans find out that they have a glioma. More than half die within 18 months.

[Link: www.sfn.org...]

Now how does this affect his Senatorship? Would he be required to step down and if so, who would replace him, or would a special election get called?

re: #67 itellu3times

That's not a good sign, is it? That's what they call "frank systems".

re: #39 Vergeltung

same here. none of us should wish ill on anyone...

Well, there are some people I wish ill to. Amadmanonjihad, for example, and the various heads of Hamas. And Osama, even if he's already dead.

But Kennedy should have had a long, comfortable retirement. I hope he still can.

And I hope we elect a Republican in his place, although given Moonbattachusetts, that seems less likely than a quick and full recovery.

re: #58 vxbush

I had a friend who had a brain tumor (not sure where; almost assuredly not where Senator Kennedy's is) and while they were able to get it out with surgery and she's in remission, she is definitely not the same person. Lots of physical disabilities now and a real problem with fatigue.

It's tough to watch in a friend. I just wonder what the doctors are suggesting for the senator. Prayers for him.

In cases such as Kennedy's, sometimes the "cure" ( and I use that term loosely) is worse than the disease. I hope that just because he is famous, his doctors do not over treat him. He deserves some dignity in his dying days.

Prayers for the family and the Senator

re: #53 jcm

Glioma.
Wiki is fast, Kennedy is already in the notable cases section.

In some cases, Wikis are nearly as fast as Lizards. Nobody's faster than this crew.

God bless, Senator. Best wishes to you and your family.

re: #35 joncelli

"May he fight to live on."

...and live to fight on.

What tragic news. I will pray for him.

I have been told that the type of tumor teddy has is very bad. They grow fast and the treatment depends upon the location of the tumor.

Read the Wiki... Ugh, that's awful. It sounds like one of those issues where the treatment is as bad as the problem.

Honestly if I had that, I'd be tempted to just set a date for a lonely walk in the woods with a shotgun, and spend the intervening time with loved ones.

re: #36 opnion

It may be too early, but has anyone heard his prognosis?

There will probably have to be further testing and analysis of the particular cell structure of the glioma before they can suggest a prognosis. If it's the most aggressive kind, he'll be lucky to live a year.

I may not approve of his politics or his personal behavior, but I pity him greatly for the road he now has ahead of him. Also the family.

Symptoms of gliomas depend on which part of the central nervous system is affected. A brain glioma can cause headaches, nausea and vomiting, seizures, and cranial nerve disorders as a result of increased intracranial pressure. A glioma of the optic nerve can cause visual loss. Spinal cord gliomas can cause pain, weakness, or numbness in the extremities. Gliomas do not metastasize by the bloodstream, but they can spread via the cerebrospinal fluid and cause "drop metastases" to the spinal cord. - Wikipedia

His prognosis is not very good. Thoughts and prayers to his family!

that's awful. best of luck/wishes to him and his family.

Wishing the Senator and his family the best at this difficult time.

May God give him the strength to fight this, but if that is not to be, please grant him freedom from physical pain and give him peace.

CNN has more now....

"Preliminary results from a biopsy of the brain identified the cause of the seizure as a malignant glioma in the left parietal lobe," according to a statement from the doctors treating the senator.

"The usual course of treatment includes combinations of various forms of radiation and chemotherapy," they said.
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"Decisions regarding the best course of treatment for Senator Kennedy will be determined after further testing and analysis," the doctors continued.

"Senator Kennedy will remain at Massachusetts General Hospital for the next couple of days according to routine protocol. He remains in good spirits and full of energy."

re: #72 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Now how does this affect his Senatorship? Would he be required to step down and if so, who would replace him, or would a special election get called?

A lot of states have laws that give the Governor power to appoint in the case of Senator resignations.

I have always wanted him to be out of our Government, but this is never the way I had wanted it to happen. I hope the best for him and his family at what must be a horribly difficult time.

re: #25 Shug

I need a new nickname.
Everybody thinks I'm a she

how about Brutus?

I always think of the Shug character in the Color Purple.

re: #42 galloping granny

Terrible diagnosis - lets hope he and his family can get through this with dignity and with all the medical help available.

Prayers for him and his family.

re: #87 the jinxmedic

May God give him the strength to fight this, but if that is not to be, please grant him freedom from physical pain and give him peace.

Amen!

re: #72 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Now how does this affect his Senatorship? Would he be required to step down and if so, who would replace him, or would a special election get called?

He is not required to step down. He might choose to, in which case the Governor of Massachusetts will appoint somebody to finish his term.

Im glad to see that only ONE post was deleted! Don't turn LGF into a SEWER! I can only imagine what KOS would look like if Bush had a brain tumor. For a man with so much family tragedy i hope only the best!

ach. This sucks. But there should be an enormous amount that can be done. I've had my brain operated on 3 times - the last time about 20 years and I'm sure there's been much progress since then.

God speed Senator, and may the Lord bless and keep you and your family.

Too bad for him and his family.

Lizards are nice folks. I just learned about this on a different board, and the comments were brutal. So I left. Much nicer tone here.

My prayers go out in particular to his wife and kids.

I've been down this road enough times and know how difficult it will be for them.

re: #82 Pawn of the Oppressor

He is a Catholic; that's a sin. I don't think he'd do that.

re: #89 song_and_dance_man

A lot of states have laws that give the Governor power to appoint in the case of Senator resignations.

not sure how it works here in MA....

looking now

Looks like I lost my liver bet.

Contrast this thread with the one at Huffpost about Tony Snow or VP Cheney.

re: #54 Cygnus,

Imagine HuffPo if this were, say, Dick Cheney. Sometimes, if you can't say anything good, the best thing to do is remain silent.

OT,

This isn't good, either. The cost of ammo is going through the roof. Wah.

As most of us lizards have acknowledged, we don't care for his politics. But may he find peace (and his family comfort) in the coming days.

I have a friend who survived brain cancer. It can be done.

You probably won't see any people celebrating a man being struck with a horrible disease on this site. Non-progressives aren't motivated by a desire to see human suffering like progressives are.

Any leftists reading this, might want to look realistically at yourself if you've got the nerve. If this were somebody from the right like Cheney or Ann Coulter, think how happy you'd be right now, fantasizing about their pain and agony.

That's one of the main differences between us.

I had hoped that relative silence from the media and others was a good sign and that all would be well. It appears I was sadly mistaken.

My best to Senator Kennedy and his family in this hard time. May God grant health, and if not health, peace.

Particularly sad in view of what happened to his brothers, as well as his nephew, and various others in his family who have more than their fair share of hard knocks.

re: #72 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Now how does this affect his Senatorship? Would he be required to step down and if so, who would replace him, or would a special election get called?

Varies by state. Some have incapacitation clauses others only death. Either case the governor selects a person to fill out the term to the next election for that seat. Mass. Gov. is a (D) so should Kennedy need to be replaced no ramifications for the Senate.

Wow, that is not good. A friend of mine recently passed away from brain cancer, which had spread from his neck. He only had a short period of remission. Also, being that June is a cancer survivor, and we still live with the specter of her cancer returning, I send my prayers to him and his family.

Hm, bad thing. Of course we do not agree with all of Sen. Kennedy's views, but this is the time for hopes and prayers.

I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
I have seen a couple of people die with this cancer.

re: #84 Conservative in Liberal Hands

His prognosis is not very good. Thoughts and prayers to his family!

Especially given his age.

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Fight hard Teddy.

Prayers for his speedy recovery.

Doesnt sound good....

Treatment can involve chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, all of which are acknowledged as palliative measures, meaning that they do not provide a cure. Even with complete surgical resection of the tumor, combined with the best available treatment, the survival rate for GBM remains very low

God bless and save Sen. Kennedy in his time of need. Here's hoping his relatives and friends find strength.

re: #90 coquimbojoe

I have always wanted him to be out of our Government, but this is never the way I had wanted it to happen. I hope the best for him and his family at what must be a horribly difficult time.

I want him to back up his office and hand over the key to his office to a (R). Not this way, not for him, not for anyone.

re: #34 Nevergiveup

My best wishes go out to the Kennedy family. G-D knows they have had their share of tragedy. But I am a tad ticked already seeing liberal talking heads on TV already using this to plug their liberal agendas.

I agree. A man, their longtime ally, has a personal tragedy, and the first thing they think is "How can we use this?" No human feeling at all.

Dear Teddy,

Get thee to Duke University.

STRAIGHT AWAY!

If anyone can halt this foul abomination, they can.

With hopes for your recovery,
victor_yugo.

An absolutely terrible thing to happen to anyone. I echo all the words of sadness and sympathy posted here.

re: #88 loppyd

Did the Mass Legislature strip the governor of his power to appoint replacement Senators? I recall discussion of it when it looked like Mitt might get to name Liveshots replacement.

Eitherway were're screwed.

re: #109 jcm

Varies by state. Some have incapacitation clauses others only death. Either case the governor selects a person to fill out the term to the next election for that seat. Mass. Gov. is a (D) so should Kennedy need to be replaced no ramifications for the Senate.

Except that his replacement would be a freshman, and wouldn't have the seniority that Kennedy has.

Dang. He's not my favorite politician, but I would not wish brain cancer on him. My 23 year old brother died of an inoperable brain tumor, and his brief battle was agonizing for him and us. Senator Kennedy, I wish you good luck and a good fight against a devastating disease.

re: #97 Mazeman

Too bad for him and his family.

Lizards are nice folks. I just learned about this on a different board, and the comments were brutal. So I left. Much nicer tone here.

Class comes from the top down.

maybe gov could name himself,if you know....he is a donk

My mother died from brain cancer over 20 years ago. I hope that there is some treatment, or somewhere that can help him, whether it is a cure or simply pain relief.

Will be hoping for the best for the Senator and his family.

Prayers for him and his family. May he make his peace with his maker.

don't like his tax and spend like a drunken sailor politics..
don't agree with his all encompassing nanny state socialist view of what this country should be
he's been there(washington) since 1962...waaaaayyyyy too long.
got there riding his borthers coattails....
wish he could have been trounced at the ballot box long ago....
hope he has to resign and live out his life outside politics...
believe the country would be better off whih him retired...

hope and pray for his recovery..as a person, he has my best wishes.

re: #109 jcm

There are ramifications concerning ranking. The committee assignments and positions would be changed. Again, not much of a change except within Democratic party and the Senate.