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I am sure he was probably getting the best treatment for his cancer...and that is what prolonged his life.
My grandmother developed thyroid cancer not to long before Rehnquist did. She had surgery and it was removed-- and also had what they call a "radiation cocktail." Within months her cancer had returned and it was to late. She had to have a tracheotomy because the tumor was cutting off her airway...my mother is a nurse and took care of her at my parents home. Both surgeries were performed at the Cleveland Clinic- and if any of you have heard of the CC you know it is an excellent hospital. From the time the cancer reappeared it was one month until she passed away.
At their age thyroid cancer is a difficult battle (to be honest any cancer is)- he and his family were definitely blessed that he lived as long as he did. No matter what I think of Rehnquist personally is beside the point- to see someone die from thyroid cancer (any cancer) is so difficult and I grieve for the family because I know their loss (as I am sure too many of us do).
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