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mr715

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14. I was under the impression that any cancer can affect mental acuity

Reply to DET (Reply #13)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 01:15 PM

Jun 4

Or rather there are anecdotal reports of that.

The mechanism being the build up of various metabolic toxins in the blood and less glucose getting to the brain because it is being consumed by the cancer.

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Why I never worried about Biden's health. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2 OP

Kamala.... n/t Chemical Bill Jun 3 #1

Hillary/Harris 2028. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 3 #2

That's a good way to get another Republican president iemanja Jun 3 #4

If you read The Conyers Report... Chemical Bill Jun 3 #7

And what would their campaign slogan be, "The third time's the charm"? Rob H. Jun 4 #15

Also that. nt eppur_se_muova Jun 3 #5

He listened to experts, he knew how to delegate, and he had a VP ready to step in Warpy Jun 3 #3

I didn't either. LisaL Jun 3 #6

Stage IV cancer is worth worrying about mr715 Jun 3 #8

Not So Fast DET Jun 3 #10

But the cancer was there are was real. mr715 Jun 4 #11

Yes, But DET Jun 4 #13

I was under the impression that any cancer can affect mental acuity mr715 Jun 4 #14

Beyond My Pay Grade DET Jun 4 #17

Nailed it, DET OAITW r.2.0 Jun 4 #12

Plus... Chemical Bill Jun 3 #9

I'm sorry but what good did it do? mr715 Jun 4 #16

I was explaining why I wasn't worried about President Biden. Chemical Bill Jun 4 #18

I understand, but "performing well" is poorly defined. mr715 Jun 4 #19

Have you read The Conyers Report? n/t Chemical Bill Jun 4 #21

No mr715 Jun 4 #22

Please read it before you blame any Democrat. Chemical Bill Jun 4 #23

Plus Mad_Machine76 Jun 4 #20