So, in doing more research on McCain’s condition, I haven’t been able to find information to substantiate my claim regarding McCain’s prognosis (that I heard discussed in the hospital amongst doctors). This article from the NYT in March attempts to dissect his condition and prognosis, but, since McCain has not released his own medical records, it is impossible to know. That said, 4 episodes of melanoma is not good, and I have seen many patients who thought they were cured return with brain metastases years later.