Family says surgeons found a malignant brain tumor in Senator John McCain

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) leaves a meeting where a new version of a GOP healthcare bill was unveiled to Republican senators at the U.S. Capitol July 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. The latest version of the proposed bill aims to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also knows as Obamacare. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

A statement from the office of Arizona Senator John McCain says last week’s surgery to remove a blood clot led to the discovery of a malignant tumor on his brain.

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McCain underwent surgery to remove the blood clot near his left eye at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The release says: “Tissue pathology revealed that a primary brain tumor known as a glioblastoma was associated with the blood clot.”

Senator McCain and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors and specialists at the Mayo Clinic, the letter says, and that treatment options include chemotherapy and radiation.

Daughter Meghan McCain tweeted the following statement:

A statement from his family, included in the memo, reads:

“Senator McCain appreciates the outpouring of support he has received over the last few days. He is in good spirits as he continues to recover at home with his family in Arizona. He is grateful to the doctors and staff at Mayo Clinic for their outstanding care, and is confident that any future treatment will be effective. Further consultations with Senator McCain’s Mayo Clinic care team will indicate when he will return to the United States Senate.”

President Donald Trump tweeted a note of support, adding “Get well soon.”

Former president Barack Obama offered his best wishes, calling McCain “one of the bravest fighters I’ve ever known.”

Days ago, a member of the Republican National Committee landed herself in hot water by tweeting a piece about McCain titled “Please Just F*cking Die Already.”

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