Famous American senator and former Republican presidential candidate, John McCain has been diagnosed with one of the most terrible forms of brain cancer called gliobastoma.

McCain had visited the Mayo Clinic in his hometown in Arizona on Friday last week to remove a blood clot on his left eye. It was then that the cancer was discovered.

His doctors are said to have cut through the top of his left eye to gain access to his brain where they successfully removed a tumour.

A statement from McCain’s office read: “The senator and his family are reviewing further treatment options with his Mayo Clinic care team. Treatment options may include a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. The senator’s doctors say he is recovering from his surgery ‘amazinly well’ and his underlying health is excellent.”

John McCain’s health condition which has resulted in his receiving comprehensive medical attention has forced him to stay back in Arizona. The American Senate which is having a very busy time owing to various issues arising from the Donald Trump presidency surely misses his resourcefulness.

Indeed, both Republican and Democratic legislators in Washington have been sending messages of solidarity and encouragement to McCain. Political heavyweights including those from the Democratic Party like Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama have also expressed solidarity with him.

However, McCain’s spokesman has said: “In the aftermath of his diagnosis, further consultations with the Mayo Clinic care team will indicate when he will return to the United States Senate.”