McCain has mole removed
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(CNN) - John McCain had a mole-like growth removed Monday from his temple, the McCain campaign said.
Doctors did not think the growth was cause for concern, but it was removed as a precautionary measure, the campaign said. It was noticed during McCain's standard three-month checkup and a biopsy on the mole was planned.
McCain was wearing a bandage on his face as a result of the procedure, but has since removed it.
McCain has had four malignant melanomas removed in the past. Three of them - on his left shoulder, left arm and left nasal wall - were limited to the top skin layer and were not invasive. They were removed in 1993, 2000 and 2002, and all were declared Stage 0, of little long-term concern.
But a fourth melanoma proved to be invasive and was removed from his left lower temple in 2000. He has since been cancer-free.
UPDATE: Speaking with reporters Monday, McCain said he is confident the removed mole is nothing major.
"As I do every three months, [I] visited my dermatologist this morning, she said I was doing fine, took a small little nick from my cheek, as she does regularly, and that will be biopsied, just to make sure that everything is fine," he said.
"But I want to again urge all Americans to wear sunscreen particularly this summer, stay out of the sun as much as possible. Wear sunscreen, and if you ever have any slight discoloration, please go to your dermatologist or your doctor, and get it checked up on. Melenoma is a preventable occurrence. It really is," he also said.
They sure got a picture of his good side.
CNN. I'm an Obama supporter, but I really wish you would hold off on these health related stories until there is a clear diagnosis from medical staff. Their health is relevant, speculation about their health is not.
@ Vig
You need to shut your mouth and get on prozac. Is there any thing you wont say just to pee on Obama because Hilary lost?
You are a pathetic worm. Go away and lose your hate.
It's good McCain is advocating preventive medicine...too bad he can't offer Americans a healthcare plan that actually covers prevention for everyone.
With a family history of heart disease (both his grandfather and father died at early ages of heart disease), being a two-pack a day smoker for many years, and at least two bouts with skin cancer, I only hope whoever he picks for his vp running mate is qualified to be president on day one and maybe before that.
I would not vote for him; but hope he is okay. What is really scary is the fact that so many consider voting for him considering his age and possible health issues. McCain has no message.... the only thing he's done the last few weeks is attack Obama.
Ok, I can’t resist any more
Senator John McCain went into the hospital for surgery on his mole. The surgeons were able to successfully remove and dispose of the malignant growth. Doctors report that the mole is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.
Correction to CNN, to say that "McCain has had four malignant
melanomas removed in the past," suggests that all four were cancerous,
and therefore invasive, which is false. You should omit malignant.
Take a hike McCain.
McWar is too old for the job of president.
poor Mccain wish him well
Umm Mc Cain is falling apart
Do all of you folks who make fun of McCains age also make fun of your own Grandparents? One day you will get there as well. I can surely see that young people are for Obama. Grow up.
That ain't a mole ! ! ! That's his brain leaking out !! !
Here's a man who would rather win the presidency and lose the battle against the ravages of time...Quit and get healthy, John!
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HE COULD HAVE REMOVED HIS BIGGEST MOLE.....BUSH W.
Yeah I thought the surge was working and we have succeeded and we are winning??? So what's up with the 4 suicide bombers?? Will Mccain or one of his supporters please explain that?
OBAMA 08/12 YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL!!!!
Although I will never vote for McCain and am completely against his policies, I do not wish ill health on him. That being said...
...CNN, couldn't you report on fiscal irresponsibility, gas prices, skyrocketing food prices, low wages, tax breaks for the rich, non-existent health care, global warming, alternative energy....
..I could go on.
Mccain is too old for that job even as we wish him well.
Is that urging from John including the 50 million Americans without health care?
C' om.. the fair and balance network had this story up an hour earlier than CNN. but they are not posting any comments. Hmmm !!
Wow. Thanks for the inane coverage.
Has anyone checked his mental health?? seriously have any professionals looked deep into his mind? He experienced trauma and has anger issues. I think he has early alzheimers too. My 72 year old grandmother sees it in him.
BREAKING NEWS FROM DEMOCRATIC PARTY:
A study today indicates that skin cancer is caused from stress surrounding the presidency....o wait it has nothing to do with stress at all.
Wow I hope everything comes back clean but if he has to go every three months what does that actually say for his health. I mean sure I get a free check up once a year per my health plan. Is McCain in need of a check up every three months and if so is that a precation to check up on something that can or has come back.
TOO MUCH FLIP-FLOP +TOO MUCH SURGE= TOO MUCH MOLE.