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Mass. General says Kennedy has a brain tumor

Email|Link|Comments (1) Posted by Karen Weintraub May 20, 2008 01:30 PM

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From: MGH Public Affairs
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 1:09 PM
To: MGH Public Affairs
Subject: Sen. Kennedy - Update from Massachusetts General Hospital
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 -- 1 p.m.

Statement from Dr. Lee Schwamm, Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Dr. Larry Ronan, Primary Care Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital

"Over the course of the last several days, we've done a series of tests on Senator Kennedy to determine the cause of his seizure. He has had no further seizures, remains in good overall condition, and is up and walking around the hospital. Some of the tests we had performed were inconclusive, particularly in light of the fact that the Senator had severe narrowing of the left carotid artery and underwent surgery just 6 months ago. However, preliminary results from a biopsy of the brain identified the cause of the seizure as a malignant glioma in the left parietal lobe. The usual course of treatment includes combinations of various forms of radiation and chemotherapy. Decisions regarding the best course of treatment for Senator Kennedy will be determined after further testing and analysis. 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."

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I am very sorry to here of Senator Kennedy's brain tumor. I pray for his speedy recovery. He means much to our country and the world.

Posted by John Hale May 20, 08 06:41 PM

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