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June 2, 2008

Rep. Kennedy at father’s side during brain surgery

PROVIDENCE — Rep. Patrick Kennedy is at his father’s side as the senator undergoes brain surgery at Duke University Medical Center.

Robin Costello, a spokeswoman for the Rhode Island congressman, says the younger Kennedy flew to North Carolina Sunday night to be with Sen. Edward Kennedy during his surgery today.

The 76-year-old Massachusetts senator was diagnosed last month with a malignant glioma, an especially lethal type of brain tumor. He is being operated on by one of the nation’s top neurosurgeons.

Then, he’ll be treated by chemotherapy and radiation.

Costello says the younger Kennedy continues to be optimistic and hopeful that his father will beat the cancer.

-- The Associated Press

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