John McCain decided to stop the treatment of brain cancer

Arizona Senator John McCain, who has been struggling with an aggressive form of brain cancer for more than a year, decided to stop treating the disease.

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His family announced this on August 24, writes NBC News.

This decision suggests that the death of 81-year-old McCain, according to the forecasts of doctors, is already very close.

“John exceeded doctors’ predictions for his life expectancy. The progress of the disease and age make themselves felt. Relying on his inherent willpower, he has now decided to stop treatment,” the senator’s relatives said.

“Our family is very grateful for the support and kindness of all his caregivers over the past year and for the constant outpouring of care and affection from John's many friends and associates and the many thousands of people who continue to pray for him. God bless you and thank you very much,” added the politician’s family.

In July, 2017, McCain announced that he was diagnosed with a brain cancer called glioblastoma, and that he had begun a course of treatment.

He attended meetings at the US Capitol in the first months after this diagnosis. But since May 2018, when he underwent surgery, McCain practically never left his house in Arizona.

His wife, Cindy McCain and daughter Megan McCain also published personal tweets along with a family statement.

“I love my husband with all my heart. May God bless everyone who cared for my husband along the way,” Cindy McCain wrote.

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“My family deeply appreciates all the love and generosity you have shown us over the past year. Thank you for your continued support and prayers. We couldn't have gotten through this without you, you gave us the strength to keep fighting,” Meghan McCain wrote.

Support for McCain was also expressed by his fellow politicians.

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McCain's name first appeared on the news during the Vietnam War, when he was captured, from October 1967 to March 1973. The kidnappers tortured him and held him in solitary confinement. However, he refused the offer of release until those who had been in prison longer than he were released.

He took a seat in the US Senate in 1987, replacing conservative Barry Goldwater. Over the 30 years in the senate, he gained the fame of a man who says what he thinks.

McCain has repeatedly criticized the policy of US President Donald Trump, in particular, on the issue of reform or cancellation of the health insurance system. ObamacareAdopted under President Barack Obama. McCain also has a negative attitude towards Trump’s “autocratic” and protectionist aspirations in foreign economic relations and his approach to the issue of migrants.

Due to disagreements of politicians, McCain’s relatives previously stated that don't want to see trump at the senator's funeral.

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