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Kennedy Surgery Deemed 'Successful' by Doctors; RI Senators React

The Associated Press

Story Created: Jun 2, 2008 at 2:55 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 3, 2008 at 10:35 AM EDT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is out of surgery at Duke University, and his doctor says a procedure to treat his cancerous brain tumor "was successful and accomplished our goals."
      The 76-year-old senator now faces chemotherapy and radiation to treat the malignant glioma, a lethal type of brain tumor.
      Kennedy surgeon Dr. Allan Friedman says Monday his patient was awake during the 3½-hour procedure, and should experience no permanent neurological effects from the surgery.
      A spokeswoman for the Massachusetts Democrat says Kennedy spoke with his wife, Vicki, right after surgery. He told her: "I feel like a million bucks. I think I'll do that again tomorrow."
     ABC 6 reporter Parker Gavigan has the reaction from Rhode Island Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed...

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