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Sen. Kennedy Undergoing Brain Surgery
June 2, 2008 -- Sen. Edward Kennedy will undergo brain surgery for his brain cancer this morning at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.
The Associated Press reports that Kennedy will get "targeted" brain surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation..
Duke neurologist Allan Freidman, MD, will perform Kennedy's brain surgery, which is expected to start at 9 a.m. and last about six hours, followed by a week of recovery at Duke University Medical Center, according to the Associated Press.
Sen. Kennedy, 76, has a type of brain tumor called a malignant glioma. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital announced Kennedy's brain cancer diagnosis on May 20. The next day, Kennedy was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Since then, brain cancer survivors who have dealt with similar types of brain cancer have encouraged Sen. Kennedy to remain hopeful.
In a statement quoted by the Associated Press, Kennedy says he is "deeply grateful" to everyone who has expressed support "as I tackle this new and unexpected health challenge."
The Associated Press reports that Kennedy will get "targeted" brain surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation..
Duke neurologist Allan Freidman, MD, will perform Kennedy's brain surgery, which is expected to start at 9 a.m. and last about six hours, followed by a week of recovery at Duke University Medical Center, according to the Associated Press.
Sen. Kennedy, 76, has a type of brain tumor called a malignant glioma. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital announced Kennedy's brain cancer diagnosis on May 20. The next day, Kennedy was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Since then, brain cancer survivors who have dealt with similar types of brain cancer have encouraged Sen. Kennedy to remain hopeful.
In a statement quoted by the Associated Press, Kennedy says he is "deeply grateful" to everyone who has expressed support "as I tackle this new and unexpected health challenge."
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