ABC: Kennedy’s Brain Tumor ‘Very Bad News’

Because of the 76-year-old senator’s age and the fact that the tumor is labeled as malignant, it’s likely a Grade III or IV tumor, according to Dr. Nina Paleologos, chair of the section of neuro-oncology for the American Academy of Neurology.

There is some speculation as to the treatment plan he’ll undergo - as of right now they’re saying he’s in good spirits and was walking around the hospital.

Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital have not yet released information about the exact type and grade of Kennedy’s tumor. However, the majority of people over the age of 50 have glioblastoma multiforme, a high-grade tumor with a poor prognosis, Brem said, noting that the median survival is less than one year for someone over 60.

I’ve already seen them talking about what the rules are for the Senate to replace a Senator who dies while in office; which seems a little premature to me.

Heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Kennedy family -they sure have been through a lot of scandal and tragedy.