After undergoing brain surgery for a blood clot, Sen. John McCain was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The tumor, a primary glioblastoma, is an aggressive tumor which may require treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy.
Recently, Sen. McCain's daughter Meghan McCain shared this moving message on Twitter:
Statement regarding my father @SenJohnMcCain: pic.twitter.com/SMte9Hkwkq
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 20, 2017
Fellow Arizona senator and Latter-day Saint Jeff Flake called this statement "wonderful" and "moving" and added his own message for Sen. McCain, along with other prominent LDS politicians:
Just spoke to @SenJohnMcCain. Tough diagnosis, but even tougher man.
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) July 20, 2017
Hatch statement on @SenJohnMcCain. pic.twitter.com/yG7vi0IGfi
— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) July 20, 2017
.@SenJohnMcCain’s patriotism and courage are vital to the nation. With the fearful news tonight, Ann and I pray for his recovery.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) July 20, 2017
Sen. McCain is a true American hero. He and his family will be in my prayers and I hope to see him again soon.
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) July 20, 2017
Jill and I are thinking of our dear friend John McCain and his family at this difficult time.
— Archive: Senator Tom Udall (@SenatorTomUdall) July 20, 2017