Doctors Call for Release of 72-Year-Old John McCain's Health Records

Jack Oceano
72-year-old Republican candidate for President and cancer survivor John McCain continues to refuse to release his medical records to the public. Despite being previously diagnosed with invasive melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer, the only scrutiny of McCain's medical records to date has been by a small group of selected reporters, who were permitted a mere three-hour window to review 1,173 pages of health records, which covered only the past 8 years.

Concerned doctors across this nation are now calling for John McCain, seeker of the highest office of the land, to finally issue to the public a full disclosure of all his medical records.

McCain's reluctance to release his health records to the public while running for President is startling, especially given his age and previous bouts with cancer. If elected, McCain would be the oldest first-term President ever. What is he hiding?

This is an issue of incredible importance, particularly given his selection of a highly unqualified running mate in Sarah Palin. Witness American physicians make their pleas to John McCain to release his medical records to the public in this YouTube video now. It is vital we know all the facts before Election Day.

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  • Carol Bengle Gilbert10/2/2008

    With all respect due to John McCain, he appears foggy lately and that raises the question of early dementia, something I'm not sure his medical records would address. But it is a concern given that 1 in 7 men his age suffer it and the risk increases with age. Consider his latest interview about his vote on the bailout bill where he appears to suggest both that the legislation is critical to the nation and that President Bush should veto it. it:http://thinkprogress.org/2008/10/02/mccain-veto-bailout/

  • Jack Oceano9/29/2008

    Barack Obama was born in Hawaii, Marquis. You can view Barack's birth certificate at fightthesmears.com and at many independent online news sources.

  • Kylyssa Shay9/21/2008

    Perhaps there is something (medically minor but socially frowned upon) in his medical records which might embarrass McCain? He was a POW - perhaps he's had mental health issues? McCain also cheated on his first wife - maybe there's an STD or a number of STD tests in that medical record? I agree with the majority that the greatest danger is ill health in office or death during presidency given his age. The average lifespan of an American male is only 73 so it is a big concern. Even though most wealthy Americans have longer lifespans than the average, MCcain's prior health history probably negates any benefit his wealth has been able to buy.

  • Orchiolum9/19/2008

    I agree, and believe all presidential candidates should be required to release their medical records. Good to you again.

  • Jeff Musall9/18/2008

    Perhaps there is a problem decoding the hieroglyphs...

  • Pam Gaulin9/18/2008

    Good read!

  • kelly m.9/18/2008

    Melanoma is an insidious cancer with a high rate of recurrence. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. But it is fair to ask Senator McCain to release records that mjight reveal how long he has been in remission (a likely indicator of continued health) and whether his cancer is/was metastatic. Good to see you posting.

  • Jennifer Thompson9/18/2008

    hello jack-o. long time. :)

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