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« Farmers' Market to reopen in Providence | Today | Photo: Waiting to welcome them home from Iraq » June 2, 2008Kennedy out of ’successful’ brain surgeryDURHAM, N.C. — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is out of surgery at Duke University, and his doctor says a procedure to treat his cancerous brain tumor “was successful and accomplished our goals.” The 76-year-old senator now faces chemotherapy and radiation to treat the malignant glioma, a lethal type of brain tumor. Kennedy surgeon Dr. Allan Friedman says Monday his patient was awake during the 31/2-hour procedure, and should experience no permanent neurological effects from the surgery. A spokeswoman for the Massachusetts Democrat says Kennedy spoke with his wife, Vicki, right after surgery. He told her: “I feel like a million bucks. I think I’ll do that again tomorrow.” Click below to read statements issued by Dr. Friedman. -- The Associated Press Statement of Dr. Allan Freidman, who performed brain surgery on Kennedy at Duke University: 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 affects 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. Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsJohhny Boy | June 2, 2008 6:03 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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I heard that Kennedy awoke in the middle of the operation, looked at the Doc and said he is now a republican and supports McCain. The Doc realized he was working on the wrong side of the brain, put him back under and finished the job. He again awoke and said.. oh man.. that anesthesia sure makes you think wacky stuff huh Doc.