Senator John McCain (R-AZ) will stop medical treatment.
The announcement came Friday from his family, via Senator McCain’s wife Cindy, via twitter
I love my husband with all of my heart. God bless everyone who has cared for my husband along this journey. pic.twitter.com/v27sEbboii
— Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) August 24, 2018
The McCain’s had announced last year that Senator McCain had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, “glioblastoma,” but as the announcement today notes in the year since, that although, “John has surpassed expectations for his survival, that the “progress of the disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict,” based on this the McCain’s have decided to, “discontinue medical treatment.”
The family closes with thanking all of the support and kindness shown from Senator McCain’s caregivers over the last year, and to all those that continue to show concern and affection for Senator McCain.
His daughter Meghan McCain
My family is deeply appreciative of all the love and generosity you have shown us during this past year. Thank you for all your continued support and prayers. We could not have made it this far without you – you've given us strength to carry on. pic.twitter.com/KuAQSASoa7
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 24, 2018
Senator Richard Blumenthal
A hero & warrior, a wonderful public servant & friend, John McCain is truly a towering model of patriotism, & our hearts are with him & his family during these difficult days.
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) August 24, 2018
Retiring House Speaker Paul Ryan
John McCain personifies service to our country. The whole House is keeping John and his family in our prayers during this time.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) August 24, 2018
Journalist Jake Tapper posted a recently interview with Senator McCain
TAPPER: I hope I don't run this clip for another 50 years. But how do you want the American people to remember you?
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 24, 2018
MCCAIN: He served his country and not always right. Made a lot of mistakes. Made a lot of errors, but served his country. And I hope we could add honorably. https://t.co/l2knunQKzU
Our thoughts are with the McCain’s may they find peace.
