Counterpunch has a source who reports that McCain's melanoma has recurred and has spread to his lymph nodes. Counterpunch's anonymous informant does not have first hand knowledge, but relays information given to her by a NIH official. The NIH official reportedly learned of McCain's condition through a doctor in California.
The article is available by subscription only, but here is the tease:
Is McCain Much Sicker Than We Know?
A source tells CounterPunch that McCain received grim news during a recent, secret visit to a top cancer hospital in Los Angeles.
The story continues with interviews from cancer specialists, not treating McCain, who speculate that the recent noted swelling on the left side of his face could be caused by radiation therapy.
Since McCain refuses to allow public review of his medical records, third hand information is as reliable as a guess on the state of his health. Something is wrong, the public has a right to know whether Palin is really the top of their ticket.
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