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Updated: 11:10 AM Aug 7, 2008
Novak Brain Tumor
Robert Novak announces immediate retirement.
Posted: 2:17 PM Aug 4, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press
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CHICAGO (AP)

Conservative political commentator Robert Novak has announced his immediate retirement after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported on its Web site Monday that Novak's prognosis is "dire.''

The 77-year-old Novak told the paper that the tentative plan is for radiation and chemotherapy but details are being worked out with doctors this week.

Novak has been a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times for decades. He announced late last month he has a brain tumor. The revelation came less than a week after he struck a pedestrian with his Corvette and drove away.

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Posted by: Hummm Location: 32310 on Aug 7, 2008 at 09:18 AM

"Novak has been a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times for decades. He announced late last month he has a brain. " WOW! Maybe you should proof this article....
Posted by: Alan Location: Georgia on Aug 7, 2008 at 07:43 AM

"He announced late last month he has a brain." Well thats good. It's hard to have a brain tumor without the requisite "brain".
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