Well, That Explains A Lot
Fred Thompson announced that he is in remission for a type of cancer known as "Indolent lymphoma", a very slow-growing and treatable form of cancer. The cancer was diagnosed in 2004 and Thompson is no longer getting treatments. But I imagine that this explains a lot of his hesitancy to enter the race for the Republican nomination.
Indolent lymphoma is slow-growing type of cancer expected to see about 63,000 new cases this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
Thompson has a favorable prognosis and is no longer in treatment, said Dr. Bruce Cheson of Georgetown University Hospital.
Thompson recently told FOX News last month that he was considering making a bid for president. Candidates typically release information about health issues before announcing campaign plans.
"I'm going to wait and see what happens," Thompson said. "I want to see my colleagues on the campaign trial, what they say, what they emphasize, whether they can carry the ball next November."
At one time, this would have been an insurmountable hurdle for a candidate. But things have become a little less restrictive than they used to be. I'm sure that this is a trial balloon to see how the news is taken by the public.
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