Reviewing the contributions of Sen. Ted Kennedy

Unless you live in complete isolation, I think you have already heard the news that Sen. Ted Kennedy died of his malignant glioma. No matter what your political leanings, it is relevant to discuss him on an oncology blog because he not only died of cancer, but he also pushed hard for health care reform over his career. And brought us the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). And HIPAA. And the Americans with Disabilities Act, which many of my patients undergoing cancer treatments or with residual effects from cancer treatments use daily. So, I bring you a few interesting posts in his memory.

He died with "one of his lifelong goals, universal health care ... within reach."
He was the Kennedy who most changed America (a brief review of his most meaningful political and legislative contributions).
Did he get VIP care for his tumor, and is that unfair?
A photo essay of his life.
A point-and-click slide show look at his career, personal and family health issues and his goal of reforming health care, which he reportedly called "the cause of his life."
His own op-ed piece in Newsweek about universal health care.