Search Results for: brain

John McCains return to Senate for crucial health care vote not welcomed by Twitter

John McCains return to Senate for crucial health care vote not welcomed by Twitter

John McCain will make a dramatic return to the Senate for a critical vote on health care after recently being diagnosed with a deadly form of brain cancer. McCains vote is crucial to support the motion to proceed to begin debate on health care legislation. The news sparked many reactions on Twitter and many were not welcoming. Jul 26, 2017
John McCain returns to Senate floor to make impassioned speech

John McCain returns to Senate floor to make impassioned speech

John McCain, the influential Republican Senator and former presidential candidate who announced recently that he is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, made an impassioned appearance on July 25. McCain called on more bipartisanship from colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Jul 26, 2017
Musician plays guitar during his own brain surgery

Musician plays guitar during his own brain surgery

Abhishek Prasad was filmed strumming on his guitar while undergoing a seven hour operation on his brain in Bengaluru, India on 20 July. Prasad suffered from involuntary spasms in his hand, a condition known as musicians dystonia. The doctor then asked him to play his guitar during surgery as a way of helping the surgeon identify problem areas. Prasad confirmed that the surgery was successful, and now even plans to release his first album next year. Jul 21, 2017
US Senator John McCain diagnosed with brain tumor

US Senator John McCain diagnosed with brain tumor

The former Republican presidential candidate is currently reviewing further treatment options after his diagnosis on 14 July. When McCains office announced the news on 20 July, the 80-year-old received support from numerous people across the US political spectrum, including Donald Trump and Barack Obama. Jul 20, 2017
Prev 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 Next