Sen. Edward Kennedy is recovering by Beata Novomeska

Sen. Edward Kennedy underwent risky, 3 1/2-hour surgery last Monday. He had a malignant glioma, a lethal type of brain tumor. The brain tumor was diagnosed a month ago, when he was hospitalised in Boston hospital. Then he underwent chemotherapy and radiation. The surgery improved the success of them. His surgeon, Dr. Allan Friedman, said that he “is making an excellent recovery.” Senator will continue in his recovering at home before starting the next phase of treatment. It was statement of his office. Senator was thankful for the extraordinary care of doctors and nurses and for prayers and well wishes from the people all over the country. When he came home, he was very glad. He said it was “good to be home” together with his family. He had on the head wide-brimmed hat and told reporters he felt “good to be home, good to be here.” His son Patrick Kennedy stated that he is doing well after surgery and he is so happy going back to the place he loves. He loves ocean. After a few hours he went out sailing together with his wife Vicki. It was the same routine as when she returned back after diagnosing his malignant tumor. A malignant glioma is one of the worst kinds of brain cancer and it is diagnosed in about 9.000 Americans a year. His son Patrick Kennedy told that his father is looking forward to returning to the Senate and working with Barack Obama, Democratic presidential nominee, on universal health care legislation. He is now thinking about it and his son adds that he has to recover because he can get health care for the millions of people who don't have access to the care that we do. Dr. Allan Friedman says that the senator a his wife are courageous and positive people which attitude is a lesson for us all.

by Beata Novomeska for PocketNews (http://pocketnews.tv)

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