Nearly a year after the death of longtime senator John McCain, authorities are calling attention to Glioblastoma, the disease that claimed his life. GBMday
Nearly a year after the death of longtime senator and former presidential candidate John McCain, authorities are calling attention to the disease that claimed his life.
The measure seeks to raise public awareness and leverage support for research and treatment of glioblastoma, which the NBTS calls the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. His widow, Cindy McCain, joined daughter Meghan, co-host of ABC's "The View," to discuss the fight against the disease on Wednesday's program.
Studies show a median survival range of six to 14 months. A very small percentage of patients may live for several years after diagnosis. Patients’ baseline health and age are important predictors, as is their response to therapy. For this reason, the next step in treatment often involves chemotherapy and radiation in order to eliminate the cancer cells not removed by surgery. This phase typically involves weeks of therapy to treat the remaining cancer, which may leave the patient very weak and at risk of complications. Patients may undergo repeat imaging of the brain to assess recurrence, as well as close monitoring with different specialists.
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