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DEL.ICIO.USHerman Cain diagnosed with cancer
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Herman Cain, the former U.S. senate candidate and the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, has been diagnosed with colon cancer, a spokeswoman for Cain said this morning.
“The guy’s a fighter and he’s going to be fine,” said Ericka Pertierra, his chief of staff. “He’s trying to figure out how to do the radio show from the bed.”
Cain, 60, learned of the diagnosis “a couple weeks ago” and is scheduled for surgery later this month at a hospital in Houston, she said. Doctors said the cancer was caught at an early stage.
Cain was one of three Republican candidates in the 2004 race for U.S. Senate. The Henry County resident came in second with 26 percent of the vote, behind U.S. Rep. Johnny Isakson but ahead of U.S. Rep. Mac Collins.
Currently, Cain is a motivational speaker, and has a weekly radio show on WSB (750 AM). His web site is here.
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By Andrew D
April 12, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this
I hope everything goes well for you, our prayers are with you Gloria and the Kids. You are a figther, and you will beat this!
By Fred
April 12, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this
Mr. Cain, best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
By Ivan Kimbrough
April 12, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this
give Herman, the cell phone and let him do the show from the bed.
By Scooter
April 12, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this
Mr. Cain, I hope you fight through this like I figure you will and I hope to one day address you as Senator Cain. I was a strong supporter in South West Atlanta during your last go at it and am eager to support you again.
May God bless you and your family.
By Patrick
April 12, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this
Get well soon.
By Denise
April 12, 2006 12:10 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain,
Believe in the power or prayer and the power of the word of God. Try to keep away from negative folks and eat healthy…you will be okay. God Bless you.
By RWH
April 12, 2006 12:15 PM | Link to this
None of us are exempt from this type of sickness. What we don’t do is get screening like we need to! This goes for me, you, and everyone regardless of race; group, man or woman. Mr. Cain, fight on for as long as you can and don’t give up. For everyone person that has this type of sickness; its often comes in millions!
By janet
April 12, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this
I am saddened by this news, Herman is a great human being and class act, I will pray for his speedy recovery and for his family to have faith and strength at this trying time! We love you Herman!!
By time for the truth
April 12, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this
Good Luck mate … all the best
I hope if you read these posts all these good thoughts will help you through this difficult time. I’m sure everyone in the country hopes you make a speedy and complete recovery.
My next door neighbour (a Korean Vet) had his entire colon removed in December 05 - hopefully you wont need that - but he’s OK now and is pretty active for 70+ years of age.
America urgently needs millions more sound black conservatives like yourself. I dont quite share your very robust pro-life views but its wonderful to see you completely reject liberal dogma.
By JW
April 12, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this
I hate hearing this but I know he’ll receive the best treatment possible and here’s to a fast and full recovery to a good man. Hang in there Herman, you’re in my prayers.
By LWC
April 12, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this
Our prayers will be for your speedy recovery. You are a great leader of all races black, red, white and etc. We need more men like you on this earth and my prayer is that God will heal you thru this experience and let you serve him and the nation.
By Brett
April 12, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this
Cain is a hero among heros. Although he is constantly chastised by the radical (black) left in this nation, he has broken free of the chains of the liberal democratic indoctrination plantation and become a true (nearly Libertarian) Conservative.
God bless you Mr. Cain, and don’t let those mindless race pimps like Al Sharptongue and Jesse JackSUN dictate your true inner feelings. You have broken free from the mold of being a political race prisoner by the left in this nation. May many more follow in your footsteps.
By DAVE HALL
April 12, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this
Herman, you are in my thoughts and prayers! May God grant you a speedy recovery so that you may continue your work as a “TRUE” peoples advocate! I honestly beleive you were put on this earth to lead & represent all races! I look forward to the day I can once again say “I voted for Herman Cain”!! Godspeed Herman!!
By Debbie
April 12, 2006 01:11 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain, So sorry to hear about your illness. I always enjoy you show. Hope your recovery is quick!!!
By Tom Walsh
April 12, 2006 01:13 PM | Link to this
All I wanted to say is that three years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon cancer that metastasized to the liver. Every time I think I have it beat, it seems to come back. But, every time is comes back, it is different and the doctors have an answer for all of its manifestations (so far). So keep the faith, fight the good fight and don’t let your spirits go down. I am working in Charlotte, NC and Commuting from home in NJ. Cancer hasn’t stopped me or Tony Snow. It shouldn’t stop you. You will be remembered in my prayers.
Tom Walsh All I wanted to say is that three years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon cancer that mastastcised to the liver. Everytime I think I have it beat, it seems to cme back. But, every time is comes back, it is different and the doctors have an answer for all of its manistations (so far). So keep the faith, fight the good fight and don’t let your spirits go down. I am working in Charlotte, NC and Commuting from home in NJ. Cancer hasn’t stopped me nor Tony Snow. It shouldn’t stop you. You will be remembered in my prayers.
Tom Walsh
By James W. Jackson
April 12, 2006 01:14 PM | Link to this
Herman,
The guys from the old neighborhood and your friends from Archer High School and Morehouse are proclaiming “hang in there brother your victory is already here”. I look forward to talking to you soon. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers.
By perry little morehouse 1966
April 12, 2006 01:25 PM | Link to this
I HOPE THINGS GO WELL WITH YOUR TREATMENT. I KNOW THAT YOUR FAITH WILL ALLOW YOU TO SUCESSFULLY MEET THIS CHALLENGE.
By Tarnace Watkins
April 12, 2006 01:39 PM | Link to this
May the spead of God’s healing hand be upon you. Hebrews 11 says that “Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.” I know your faith will manifest in the evidence of the unseen. Just look for it!
God bless you!
By C.C. Matthews
April 12, 2006 01:41 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain,
I always heard good things about you from my former boss at The Coca-Cola Company, John Reid. You will be in my prayers and I know you will be just fine. You have too many more contributions to make to our world. Keep your head to the sky!
By Allen Rice
April 12, 2006 02:25 PM | Link to this
Herman, I was sorry to read that you have colon cancer. The bad news is always that cancer exists, but the good news is that they found yours early. I know that you are a man of faith and that your prayers and mine to Jehova Rapha, the God of healing, will be answered and you will be restored to full health and we will have the pleasure of supporting you again in a run for the Senate or any other office you choose. God bless you and know that there are many people praying for your healing.
By T.J. Hicks
April 12, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this
Mr Herman Cain, Im sure u will be fine , as u know God is able and sovereign and can do what he wants to do , and I believe a healing is right on its way!! you Preached a good serman on sunday and it is evident that you are definately a fighter and will win this battle as u have conquered many in your life time to be come the successful man that u are today. As a member of the Antioch Baptist Church North, I will pray for you as well as the membership God Bless
By Charlie Grant III
April 12, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this
Although sometimes you feel lonely, and you feel that you just can’t go on, you are so distressed and so down and out you don’t think that you can weather this storm, the clouds have never seemed this black before, you have never ever seen this much rain, your soul is so heavy and burdened down with the awful agony of life’s pain, you long for someone to talk to but it seems there is no one there, you continue to sink deeper and deeper into the dark, dark waters of despair, so now here you are at your lowest, you are just about to say “I give up”, but just when you’re about to say those words that big beautiful sun comes up, in life one thing is for certain, storm clouds they will erupt but remember that you can weather any storm and you must never ever give up. Written by: Charlie Grant III May God Bless you.
By Mia
April 12, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain, my money is riding on you. Planning to broadcast from your recovery bed. Why am I not surprised? I admire the strength of your convictions.
Mr. Cain goes to Washington has a nice ring to it.
By PA Sheffield
April 12, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain;
Through the agencies of nature God is working, day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment, to keep us alive, to build up and restore us. When any part of the body sustains injury or sickness, a healing process is at once begun; nature’s agencies are set at work to restore soundness. But the power working through the agencies is the power of God…When one recoves from disease, it is God who restores him. The true remedies are G.O.D.’S P.L.A.N….Godly trust, Open Air, Daily Exercise, Sunshine, Proper Rest, Lots of Water, Always Temperate, Nutrition…..Try God’s Healing Way!
Yours in Christian Service, Keeping you and family in my prayers…PA Sheffied, Medical Missionary
By David
April 12, 2006 03:06 PM | Link to this
Herman, I met Herman at the 4th of July when he was running for Senator in Marietta. At first I doubted him, but I voted for him anyway. He would have made a better Senator than the one he lost to. I wish him good luch with his recovery and hope he runs again for Senator.
By Cheryl Phillips
April 12, 2006 03:16 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain: I have a close friend who is a 2 1/2 year survivor and she is doing great. Hang in there…we are praying for you. Best regards, CMP
By Buzz Brockway
April 12, 2006 03:46 PM | Link to this
Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
By Algernon Roberts
April 12, 2006 04:05 PM | Link to this
“Psalms 41:3-The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his Illness thou healest all of his infirmities.” My prayers are with you and your family as you go through this testing time. Like Job, keep the faith and trust in him he can and will heal. Having known you as long as I have I know you with weather his storm.
Algernon Roberts
By Craig
April 12, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this
I first worked with herman Cain when he backed Bob Irvin for US Senate in 2002. Politics aside, he has always been a class act and a voice of reason. He is a role model in all aspects and has overcome everything thrown at him. He can overcome this as well and he is in my family’s thoughts and prayers.
By Bob R
April 12, 2006 04:29 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain,
We worked together during your tenure as President of the National Restaurant Assn. I am sure that your current challenge is nothing compared to the battles you have fought and won in the past. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
By James A Hall
April 12, 2006 04:53 PM | Link to this
Herman, You are in my prayers. You will do well, God Bless you.
Jim Hall
By Ann Eidson
April 12, 2006 04:57 PM | Link to this
So sorry to hear you had to go through this, but I’m sure you will be rid of the problem FOREVER just as my husband was 30 years after his colon cancer operation. Hope the recuperation is speedy too because I’m waiting & anxious to vote for you whenever you decide to run - anything you decide to run for. This country truly needs you. Rest for now - God be with you.
By Jerome Trimble
April 12, 2006 05:13 PM | Link to this
Herman, I consider you my mentor and my friend and was very sad to hear that you have this illness attaching your body, but I remembered the words of inspiration you’ve shared with me from our personal conversations, your books and your sermons. Keep the Faith and continue to press toward the mark of the high calling of Jesus Christ. May God continue to smile on you during your healing process. Get well soon.
God Bless,
Jerome Trimble
By Nancy Delgado-Moore
April 12, 2006 05:52 PM | Link to this
Mr Cain, May Jesus the Healer of the sick comfort you and your family and restore you back to health again. I heared you for the first time on the Neal Boortz show. You are a great radio talk show host. I know with your great faith and attitude you will overcome this. God Bless you.
By Kathleen Johnson
April 12, 2006 07:01 PM | Link to this
Herman, my prayers for a full recovery are with you, Gloria and the family.
By Mark Roberts
April 12, 2006 08:14 PM | Link to this
My prayers are that you will have a speedy recovery. As you said in your sermon Sunday, this is just one of those “Divine Detours.
Dea. & Sis. Mark Roberts
By Skippy
April 12, 2006 08:28 PM | Link to this
I know Herman well and he will beat this cancer like he pounded Johnny and Mac in those senate debates! God bless you Herman, you are a great American and I’ll pray for you daily.
By Katy Moorhead
April 12, 2006 08:29 PM | Link to this
My prayers and get well wishes are with you for a speedy recovery! I enjoy so much your radio show on wsb,hurry back soon.
By Timothy A. Simmons
April 12, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this
As a fellow Morehouse brother and fellow in the fellowship of Antioch it is my prayer that the glory of God be revealed in you! There is someone going through who needs to see a warrior like you! As in the case of Job God knew he could count on you to bless His name in the midst of the storm! Thank you for your continued inspiration. We will be praying for your complete healing!
By Maurice Atkinson
April 12, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain, We’re keeping you and your family in our prayers. You’ve been a total and complete inspiration to myself and my family. We love you and are sincerely wishing our best.
By Bruce Widener
April 13, 2006 06:02 AM | Link to this
Herman, we have gotten to know you over the last couple of years and I want you to know that you have our utmost respect, admiration and love. You are a real winner and hero to a lot of people. Keep up the good fight! We are all praying for you!
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April 13, 2006 01:07 PM | Link to this
Mr. Cain, it is so unfortunate that any one get labeled with this disease…my wife was in 1999. I’m glad that they found yours in time. With the advancements medicine has made in the last years and you praising God first in everything and keeping a positive attitude, you should do well. I’m praying that God will strengthen you and your family and heal you of your wounds.
By Matt Fairbairn
April 13, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this
I trust you will kick this….would love to talk to you…send me a number to call…mf53@aol.com…my thoughts and prayers are with you….
Matt Fairbairn
By Gary C
April 14, 2006 03:24 PM | Link to this
Herman:
You should know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We know God’s hand will be on you.
You are an inspiration both in your political and your corporate life!
By Jeffrey Reeves
April 14, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this
Brother Cain, God is good all the time! Thanks for taking the time to talk w/ my cousin and I. You are in our prayers.
By Jo Sehorn
April 17, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this
Herman, I had colon cancer 1 years ago and I highly recommend Gil McEver in Warner Robins. You will be in my prayers. We in Houston “County”love you and will take special care of you here.