Today’s number: 97 percent
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* I wish it was 100 percent, but Frank’s a tough guy and I’m sure he’ll be fine…
State Rep. Frank Mautino, D-Spring Valley, announced Monday he is receiving treatment for recently diagnosed esophageal cancer.
“During a routine physical in late January, my doctor found a mass. Following a biopsy in February, I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. My family and I are thankful for the skilled physicians working with me. My prognosis is good, and I expect to make a full recovery.
“I am currently receiving chemotherapy treatment, which will be followed by several weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment and surgery.
“While my activity in the district may be limited while I receive treatment, I have adjusted my treatment schedule so I can continue representing local residents, both in my district and in the State Capitol.
“My family and I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers at this time.”
In a phone interview Monday, Mautino said the cancer was “caught early” and that doctors have told him it was 97 percent curable.
Hang in there, Frankie!
- siriusly - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 12:40 pm:
Praying for a speedy and complete recovery! We know that you will beat this Frank.
- Nearly Normal - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 12:45 pm:
Speedy recovery Senator. All the best to you.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 12:50 pm:
You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
OW
- Give Me A Break - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 12:50 pm:
Prayers to you Frank, won’t be long you will be back and spending the summer at Knights with your kids.
- Amalia - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 12:50 pm:
speedy recovery. peace and rest. kick that cancer, Frank!!!!
- JoanP - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 12:50 pm:
Good luck, Frank. Cancer treatment can be tough (says one who knows!), so be kind to yourself and don’t overdo.
- Jake From Elwood - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 1:10 pm:
One of the best. Sending prayers and good vibes your way Frank.
- Linus - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 1:11 pm:
You’re a good guy and a class act, Frank. Hang in there!
- Just an Old Guy - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 1:18 pm:
Prayers for a speedy recovery Frank! Please take it easy and don’t over due, that House will be there waiting for your sage advice when you are recovered and ready to give it.
- steve schnorf - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 1:19 pm:
One of the really good guys! In my prayers, Frank
- Arthur Andersen - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 1:20 pm:
God bless you, Frank. If anyone can find that three percent in two shakes, it’s you.
Take care and rest well. Praying for you.
- mcb - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 1:28 pm:
Good luck and speedy recovery
- Politix - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 1:35 pm:
Get well, Rep. Mautino. You’re much older than me but I found myself crushing on you a litlte bit during the nri audit commission hearings. A perfect gentleman and a class act.
- Loop Lady - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 2:05 pm:
Sorry to hear this…Godspeed to you and a quick recovery. You are one of the best…
- Todd - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 2:09 pm:
Frank is really one of the good guys
And I get to call him friend. I don’t get to say that about everyone down here
So I’m pulling for him hang in there and our prayers are with you
- Six Degrees of Separation - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 2:29 pm:
Frank is a class act and a strong representative of his district, and I know he is a fighter who will give it his best to overcome, and will have many family and friends behind him.
- A guy - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 2:42 pm:
Kindest thoughts, wishes and prayers on a full and quick recovery.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 2:49 pm:
Many behind you wishing you the best and a quick recovery
- Belle - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 2:51 pm:
Best of luck to him and his family.
- Pot calling kettle - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 3:03 pm:
Best wishes to one of the best reps in the House!
- Pepe Silvio - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 3:25 pm:
Frank is the posterchild for the argument AGAINST legislative term limits, truly one of the best. Godspeed on a full and quick recovery.
- Just Curious - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 3:34 pm:
My thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
- city fire chief - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 5:26 pm:
You are in my thoughts and prayers Frank.
- Outside the Bubble - Tuesday, Mar 10, 15 @ 8:08 pm:
Frank, Thoughts and prayers my friend, from Peoria!
- Northern Light - Wednesday, Mar 11, 15 @ 12:14 am:
God speed to you Frank! You’re the best! You’re a tough Italian who will beat this. We will never forget all that you did for the Dept. of Natural Resources, not to mention all of your other efforts in this state. God will be with you and you have tremendous support. Read all that you can about the treatment and treat yourself well during it. This state can wait for you.
- Frank Mautino - Wednesday, Mar 11, 15 @ 7:01 am:
Rich I would like to thank you and your readers for their kind words thoughts and prayers and I look forward to the commentary debates and friendship of the capital fax family for many sessions to come
- Not it - Wednesday, Mar 11, 15 @ 11:19 am:
Mautino has always had a special place in my heart. Ages ago I was a lonely Republican staffer, and in my committee the Democrats where forever bringing last minute amendments and changes to committee, and my Republican spokesperson rarely came to committee and never argued that such last minute changes were unfair. On one particularly bad week I was just about to cry from the stress and who but Democrat Frank Mautino came to my defense and told the Chairman we should recess and come back later after “everyone” had a chance to read the changes. He winked at me and I’m sure he doesn’t remember but I’ve forever thought him to be very classy and I wish him well.