List of open questions about his health:
- Tumors
- stage of melanoma(s) removed from left temple in 2000
- surveillance for melanoma recurrence
- size of colonic polyps
- Neuro-psychiatry and Cardiovascular
Tumors
stage of melanoma(s) removed from left temple in 2000
Because doctors generally do not recommend extensive neck node dissection for Stage IIA, a number of melanoma experts have said they suspected that Mr. McCain's melanoma was Stage III, which carries a bleaker prognosis.
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Dr. Connolly told reporters that there was "no crystal ball to predict with certainty" if Mr. McCain's cancer would return, but she put the chance at less than 10 percent at this stage in his life.
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surveillance for melanoma recurrence
size of colonic polyps
Neuro-psychiatry and Cardiovascular
intermittent drooping of left eyelid
psychological denial of illness
cognitive function
cardiovascular risk profile
sleep breathing
past alcohol consumption
Footnotes
1. | Altman, Lawrence K.; Bumiller E. "McCain's Health Is Called Robust by His Doctors." New York Times. 2008 May 24. |
2. | Trastek VF; Eckstein JD; Hinni ML; Connolly SM. Statement Of Health Status, Prepared By Mayo Clinic At The Request Of Senator John McCain. 2008 May 23. |