On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:01:52 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"hk" wrote in message
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What is important is McCain's health. I wonder what the longevity tables
say about a 72-year-old man who has had four bouts of cancer? My guess is
the odds are against him completing one term.


McCain's doctor for the past 16 years, an internal medicine specialist at
the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, disagrees.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/ar...t_cancer_free/


Eisboch



My 88 year old mother is in "generally good health". The rigors of
the presidency, however, take a heavy toll. A very heavy toll. I would
not be at all surprised if at some point during the campaign, McCain
has to be treated for "exhaustion". Even a very robust 72 year old may
be pushing things to do this job. Being one of 100 senators is a far
cry from being THE President.

Many believe stress often triggers cancer. Someone who has had cancer
4 times obviously is prone to developing it. Being cancer free at the
moment is great news, but it's not the whole picture.

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I have a stepson who has a form of asthma that only presents when he
does strenuous excercise. The rest of the time, you would not have any
idea that there was a problem. There are also medications and inhalers
that are very effective at controlling asthma and relieving the
symptoms.


Severe asthma attacks are scary. My oldest son (35 yo) is asthmatic and has
made a few trips in the middle of the night to the emergency room at the
hospital. During his last episode, they measured his heart rate at 180
bpm, laying on the bed.

How he made it through 4 years of military service, I don't know. I know
he lied during the physical because they never would have let him join had
they known. Had he experienced attacks while serving, they would have
medically discharged him.

Eisboch

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My 88 year old mother is in "generally good health". The rigors of
the presidency, however, take a heavy toll. A very heavy toll. I would
not be at all surprised if at some point during the campaign, McCain
has to be treated for "exhaustion". Even a very robust 72 year old may
be pushing things to do this job. Being one of 100 senators is a far
cry from being THE President.

Many believe stress often triggers cancer. Someone who has had cancer
4 times obviously is prone to developing it. Being cancer free at the
moment is great news, but it's not the whole picture.




I don't think anyone knows for sure. Treatment for cancer is based on a
data base of statistical information ....
they know that "x" type of drug or "y" type of surgery statistically has had
the most benefit.

McCain also has a very fair complexion, at a higher statistical potential of
getting skin cancer.

I think it can be said that McCain has demonstrated a high capability for
handling stress. To some, stress can knock one out. To others, it simply
invigorates them.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
wrote in message
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My 88 year old mother is in "generally good health". The rigors of
the presidency, however, take a heavy toll. A very heavy toll. I would
not be at all surprised if at some point during the campaign, McCain
has to be treated for "exhaustion". Even a very robust 72 year old may
be pushing things to do this job. Being one of 100 senators is a far
cry from being THE President.

Many believe stress often triggers cancer. Someone who has had cancer
4 times obviously is prone to developing it. Being cancer free at the
moment is great news, but it's not the whole picture.




I don't think anyone knows for sure. Treatment for cancer is based on a
data base of statistical information ....
they know that "x" type of drug or "y" type of surgery statistically has had
the most benefit.

McCain also has a very fair complexion, at a higher statistical potential of
getting skin cancer.

I think it can be said that McCain has demonstrated a high capability for
handling stress. To some, stress can knock one out. To others, it simply
invigorates them.

Eisboch




McCain alleviates his stress by letting his horrific temper out of the bag.

Eisboch wrote:
wrote in message
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I have a stepson who has a form of asthma that only presents when he
does strenuous excercise. The rest of the time, you would not have any
idea that there was a problem. There are also medications and inhalers
that are very effective at controlling asthma and relieving the
symptoms.


Severe asthma attacks are scary. My oldest son (35 yo) is asthmatic and has
made a few trips in the middle of the night to the emergency room at the
hospital. During his last episode, they measured his heart rate at 180
bpm, laying on the bed.

How he made it through 4 years of military service, I don't know. I know
he lied during the physical because they never would have let him join had
they known. Had he experienced attacks while serving, they would have
medically discharged him.

Eisboch




Well, I'm glad your son is ok, but what he did to get into the service
is not a good thing.

"hk" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:


Severe asthma attacks are scary. My oldest son (35 yo) is asthmatic and
has made a few trips in the middle of the night to the emergency room at
the hospital. During his last episode, they measured his heart rate at
180 bpm, laying on the bed.

How he made it through 4 years of military service, I don't know. I
know he lied during the physical because they never would have let him
join had they known. Had he experienced attacks while serving, they
would have medically discharged him.

Eisboch



Well, I'm glad your son is ok, but what he did to get into the service is
not a good thing.


Maybe not, but he was highly motivated at the time to do his time. He was
also highly motivated to get out after serving his four years.

The military is full of people that technically shouldn't be there for
various reasons, but they do anyway.

Same is true of civilian employment.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:

Severe asthma attacks are scary. My oldest son (35 yo) is asthmatic and
has made a few trips in the middle of the night to the emergency room at
the hospital. During his last episode, they measured his heart rate at
180 bpm, laying on the bed.

How he made it through 4 years of military service, I don't know. I
know he lied during the physical because they never would have let him
join had they known. Had he experienced attacks while serving, they
would have medically discharged him.

Eisboch


Well, I'm glad your son is ok, but what he did to get into the service is
not a good thing.


Maybe not, but he was highly motivated at the time to do his time. He was
also highly motivated to get out after serving his four years.

The military is full of people that technically shouldn't be there for
various reasons, but they do anyway.

Same is true of civilian employment.

Eisboch



You don't see a difference?

"hk" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:

Severe asthma attacks are scary. My oldest son (35 yo) is asthmatic
and has made a few trips in the middle of the night to the emergency
room at the hospital. During his last episode, they measured his
heart rate at 180 bpm, laying on the bed.

How he made it through 4 years of military service, I don't know. I
know he lied during the physical because they never would have let him
join had they known. Had he experienced attacks while serving, they
would have medically discharged him.

Eisboch


Well, I'm glad your son is ok, but what he did to get into the service
is not a good thing.


Maybe not, but he was highly motivated at the time to do his time. He
was also highly motivated to get out after serving his four years.

The military is full of people that technically shouldn't be there for
various reasons, but they do anyway.

Same is true of civilian employment.

Eisboch

You don't see a difference?


I do, but I am not perfect. You can be elected POTUS and be commander in
chief, even after admitting to experimentation with drugs.

Confess that when joining the military as an E-1 and you will be rejected.

Eisboch

On Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:36:46 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"hk" wrote in message
...

Eisboch wrote:


Severe asthma attacks are scary. My oldest son (35 yo) is asthmatic and
has made a few trips in the middle of the night to the emergency room at
the hospital. During his last episode, they measured his heart rate at
180 bpm, laying on the bed.

How he made it through 4 years of military service, I don't know. I
know he lied during the physical because they never would have let him
join had they known. Had he experienced attacks while serving, they
would have medically discharged him.

Eisboch



Well, I'm glad your son is ok, but what he did to get into the service is
not a good thing.


Maybe not, but he was highly motivated at the time to do his time. He was
also highly motivated to get out after serving his four years.

The military is full of people that technically shouldn't be there for
various reasons, but they do anyway.

Same is true of civilian employment.

Eisboch


Except being a closet asthmatic in a combat situation would be
jeopardizing the lives of others serving with you.