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By: Jess | August 27, 2009 | Category: Health

My sincerest thoughts go out to the family of Senator Edward Kennedy who passed away Tuesday night after losing a battle with brain cancer. After spending five decades in Congress, it's hard not to be a little bit amazed by the length of his tenure, no matter what side of the political spectrum you land on.

And whether you agreed with his politics or not, seeing a man so dedicated to his job lose such a public battle with cancer, is tragic. Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last year.

Brain tumors aren't horribly uncommon in the United States. Cancer.gov says that each year 35,000 people are diagnosed with a new brain tumor. For those diagnosed, treatment options include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, followed by rehabilitation with physical and occupational therapists.

The booklet What You Need to Know About Brain Tumors offers a lot of information on how tumors form, as well as treatment options and follow-up care.

In light of Senator Kennedy's passing, I think it's information worth sharing with friends and family.

To see more photos of Senator Kennedy, check out the slideshow on the White House blog. 

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blue comment bubble Posted by so sad on August 27, 2009 at 11:33 AM EDT

with all the money and best health care and a politician he could'nt save himself. just make you think about what matters while we discuss health care reform...

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blue comment bubble Posted by Nick Norris on August 27, 2009 at 05:16 PM EDT

I'm a conservative, but I've always like Senator Kennedy. He proved that actually working on behalf of the people is recognized by his constituents. How else would he have lasted so long if he wasn't doing something right all this time.

My good friend's wife was diagnosed with a cancerous malignant brain tumor almost 4 years ago, and she is still going strong. The doctors gave her 3 months, and she's still kickin. You can't even tell that she has a tumor, but it's in there, and she's lucky to still be alive.

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blue comment bubble Posted by what matters on August 29, 2009 at 03:47 PM EDT

it sad that with all the money in the world and best doctor and even being a politician you can always prevent things like health issues.

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blue comment bubble Posted by end of an era on August 31, 2009 at 11:29 AM EDT

it so strange to here these people are gone that was such a big part of america's history. kennedy's in the government seemed as american as homemade apple pie. well that the kennedy brothers bobby kennedy and john kennedy and edward kennedy are gone i think america is awaiting the presence of a strong polictical family with the flare and glamour and powerful influences of the kennedy to help lead the nation into the future

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blue comment bubble Posted by John D. LaFalce on September 02, 2009 at 11:30 AM EDT

Dear People of the Media, Politicians, and All US citizens:

After graduation ceremonies, all graduates of the medical profession stand and take an oath regarding the profession they are about to embark. This oath should be made available on the internet, in the newspaper, and all of the other media. It would make it very clear that the best possible health care applies to all people and not only the wealthy. Human nature gets in the way for some people in the medical profession, as in any other profession, and expands the oath they took to include money, therefore providing health care only to people who are wealthy. We need "Government Intervention" to protect everyone, even the poor. Yes, we need a “Public Care Option” that would indeed provide this kind of care to all Americans. For those who want “Less Government Intervention”, and are currently receiving health care through a Government plan, should stop complaining about “Too Much Government” and stop using that plan and go to a “Private Health Care Plan”. Please respond. Thank you.

Sincerely,
John LaFalce

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