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Text of Kennedy surgeon's statement

June 2, 2008 02:57 PM

Here's the statement released by Duke University Medical Center from Kennedy's surgeon, Dr. Allan Friedman:

I am pleased to report that Senator Kennedy's surgery was successful and accomplished our goals. Senator Kennedy was awake during the resection, and should therefore experience no permanent neurological effects from the surgery. The surgery lasted roughly three and a half hours and is just the first step in Senator Kennedy's treatment plan. After a brief recuperation, he will begin targeted radiation at Massachusetts General Hospital and chemotherapy treatment. I hope that everyone will join us in praying for Senator Kennedy to have an uneventful and robust recovery.

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  1. Senator Edward Kennedy,
    prayers for knowledge shared to restore, and strenghten you,
    and others being treated with cancer,
    prayers for the doctors, nurses, & medical staff
    whom are attending to you and others
    prayers for wisdom shared to find a cure,
    prayers of hope, recovery,to you and others too.
    comfort and compassion to surround you & your family
    these are prayers for you and others too.

    Posted by TRACI L. GRAHAM SANDS & FAMILY July 10, 09 09:31 PM
  1. I wish you a complete robust recovery Mr.Senator Ted,and pray for your health,and thanks you for your more than 50 years of public serviceLong Live Teddy Lond Live America.

    Posted by Dr.Masood August 20, 09 02:54 PM
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