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Former assemblyman Ira Ruskin diagnosed with malignant tumor

Original post made on May 27, 2011

Former state Assemblyman Ira Ruskin, whose district included Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside and Portola Valley, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is halting his political career. Mr. Ruskin, 67, said he was advised by his doctors that the tumor, while not curable, is containable.

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Posted by Jackson
a resident of Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks
on May 27, 2011 at 2:47 pm

From what I understand, brain tumors are usually fatal, unless it's caught really, really early before it's started to spread into additional brain areas. Ira's a really conscientious, good guy. I wish him a recovery.


Posted by Hank Lawrence
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on May 27, 2011 at 5:37 pm

I wish Ira a quick recovery from his treatment and that the tumor is contained so that he may live a good and long life.


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