U.S. Senator John McCain was found to have a brain tumor, according to a Wednesday statement released by his office.
The tumor was discovered after the former Republican presidential nominee underwent a procedure last week to remove a blood clot.
Of note, the senator's doctors said in the statement that McCain's "underlying health is excellent."
Here's the statement:
Washington, D.C. – At the request of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and his family, Mayo Clinic released the following statement today:
McCain issued a statement on Twitter:
President Donald Trump released a message soon after the news of the senator's condition broke. "Senator John McCain has always been a fighter," he said. "Melania and I send our thoughts and prayers to Senator McCain, Cindy, and their entire family. Get well soon."
The senator's daughter, Meghan McCain, also issued a statement on Twitter about the diagnosis:
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