State Senate Candidate Ed Thompson has cancer - will still run

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http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=212135

...The former two-term Tomah Mayor was initially being treated for a common intestinal ailment, when a spot was discovered on his pancreas. "The doctors tell me the prognosis is very good if I get prompt treatment," said Thompson. After another round of tests on Wednesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison, he will consult with his surgeon to schedule surgery.

Thompson also urged everybody watching to make sure they get tested early if they have any warning signs for cancer, "don't just try to brush symptoms off," he told viewers, "early detection and treatment is the key to surviving."...


My grandfather had pancreatic cancer detected very early. All that meant for him was that he knew he had it for five months before he died instead of the usual 3 months. Of course that was 1988, but I've not seen anything to indicate the medical establishment has made much progress in defeating pancreatic cancer since.

[Lefta Dissenter]

1. I'm so sorry to hear this

Regardless of what anyone thinks of his politics, he is a warm and generous man. Every Thanksgiving he opens his restaurant up and serves over a thousand free meals. He is always ready with a chuckle and a hug. I hope that this "early diagnosis" truly does provide a good outcome.