Does McCain’s return to Washington carry medical risks?
His decision to return came less than two weeks after surgery to remove a blood clot in his head — and shortly after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
by Kate Sheridan and Casey Ross
Jul 25, 2017
2 minutes
Sen. John McCain’s decision to return to Washington for Tuesday’s vote on health care legislation came less than two weeks after surgery to remove a blood clot in his head — and shortly after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
His quick return came as a surprise to much of Washington. on July 14, he announced that he would stay in Arizona for a week to recover. And in a speech after Tuesday’s vote, McCain announced that he’ll be returning to Arizona to continue treatment after a few days in D.C.
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