Novak Retires; Calls Prognosis "Dire"

Syndicated columnist Robert Novak, who last week was diagnosed with a brain tumor, has announced his retirement. He initially announced he was on indefinite leave but hoped to resume writing after "not too lengthy period."

However, Novak told The Chicago Sun Times today that his prognosis was "dire" and that he would soon begin a regime of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

This doesn't sound good at all.