John McCain

Harnessing the Herpes Virus to Beat a Deadly Brain Cancer

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Harnessing the Herpes Virus to Beat a Deadly Brain Cancer

TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A genetically modified herpes virus appears to deliver a “one-two punch” to the rare and deadly form of brain cancer that killed U.S. Sen. John McCain, new findings show. Glioblastoma brain tumors are a cancer nightmare, with an average survival of 12 to 15 months from initial diagnosis … Read more

Roberta McCain, mother of late ‘maverick’ Senator John McCain, dies at 108

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Roberta McCain, mother of late ‘maverick’ Senator John McCain, dies at 108

Roberta McCain, whose irrepressible spirit and energy helped shape the maverick tendencies of her older son, the late U.S. Senator John McCain, died on Monday at the age of 108, her daughter-in-law said. “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my wonderful Mother In-law, Roberta McCain,” Cindy McCain wrote on Twitter. … Read more