"Another bout of cancer for John McCain while he's President of the United States would profoundly impact his capacity to lead," says Dr. Michael D. Fratkin in a new ad on McCain's past battles with melanoma, a highly deadly skin cancer.

The commercial, put out by Democracy For America and Brave New PAC, takes on McCain's secrecy surrounding his health, particularly the fact that he's only given the press three hours to examine his medical records. The narrator concludes "Why won't John McCain release his medical records?"

The Republican National Committee's obviously not pleased. Spokesman Danny Diaz has already played up the the fact the Democracy for America is chaired by James Dean, DNC Chairman Howard Dean's brother. Brave New PAC, meanwhile, is run by filmmaker Robert Greenwald, who also has a non-profit called Brave New Foundation. That foundation's board is chaired by Lawrence Lessig, who advised Barack Obama during the primaries. Said Diaz:

The fact that Howard Dean’s brother and an adviser to the Obama campaign are behind despicable and cheap smear ads against Senator McCain is deeply disappointing, but in no way surprising. Barack Obama has promised Americans an elevated debate offering nothing but gutter, Chicago-style politics.

Representatives from Democracy For America, the DNC and the Obama campaign have already attempted to defuse criticism and say there has been no communication between the campaign, Howard Dean and the PAC leaders.

Watch the commercial, after the jump.

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Kylie Minogue suggested yesterday that her cancer battle ain't over. The singer told Ellen DeGeneres:

It's not over.

The 'voyage' doesn't end suddenly. That's why it's so difficult to talk about it.

I remember one day in Paris during my treatment when I was in a cafe on a corner - and at the time I was really glad if I could make it as far as there.

A young man approached me and gave me a rose. He said simply: 'Be brave. We're thinking of you'.

We sure are, Kylie. We're specifically wondering how you survived singing on Ellen DeGeneres' stage yesterday - those paper flowers look suspiciously like man-eating vaginas. See what we mean after the jump…

Meanwhile, in other Kylie news, that diva Madonna took a swipe at the singer by stealing her choreographers. It's War!

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All sorts of people get cancer, yes, but not everyone's at risk for the same type of cancer. Breast cancer strikes more often in women than men, of example. Also, only men can get prostate cancer - women, bless them, don't have that magical gland.

Health officials in England realize that we queers may have specific concerns and questions about cancer. That's why a NHS trust has produced guides specifically for gay men and women.

The new leaflets explain the risk factors for gay men and lesbians - for example, a higher risk of anal cancer in HIV-positive gay men - and explain simple things they can do that might save their lives, such as checking for lumps and attending screening appointments.

If you're not down with checking yourself for lumps, we suggest you get someone to do it for you. It's the grope that keeps on giving…

• These fuckers must have been on some serious drugs. First of all, they can't sing. Second of all, their lyrics are ridiculous (and a bit offensive). It's shit like this that makes us long for the days of the universal closet.

• Israel's Knesset has approved two bills that could be used to ban gay pride in Jerusalem and beyond. Though not specifically targeted against gays, the bills take on public events that could incite violence. The news come just days after J'Lem coppers approved this year's gay pride. Will Knesset enact the law and ruin the fun? Stay tuned…

• Meanwhile, Israel's Ministry of Tourism insists they're not courting queers, but it sure sounds like they're cruising them.

• A Guide To Recognizing Your Celebrated Sissies.

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Tammy Faye's always been a fighter, but the Televangelist and aesthetic icon can no longer fight the cancer that's been ravaging her body. She stopped treatment for the disease that spread from her colon to her lungs. Dlisted reports that Ms. Faye speaks to Entertainment Tonight this evening and tells viewers:

When they said there's nothing more we can do, for just about a minute I felt sorry for myself, had my little pity party. Then I said, 'I've got somebody bigger than the doctors, I know the Lord, Jesus Christ, and he can do something for it.' He's the only one that can, and so I just trust Him every day.
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Today I want you to remember: You can't go forward, looking in the rear view mirror, yesterday is gone, you cannot put a broken egg back together again so don't spend your energy trying.

You're quite an inspiration, Ms. Faye. And even though you've lost a little weight, you still look like a star!

• Gay haters in Massachusetts might have tricked people into signing a ballot initiative that would ban both same-sex marriage AND civil unions by having them first sign another allowing for wine sales in liquor stores. Just goes to show how much people love their booze.

• Ford continues to treat queers like a hot potato by deciding not to sponsor any more gay events.

• Since he's already spoken for, Giselle Bundchen says she simply classifies Tom Brady as gay. So what would that make the newly single Kenny Chesney?

• Logo is developing a gay dating show, which we suspect will probably end up being more Blind Date than Love Connection. (last item)

• Cancer has claimed a gay man just one day after a civil union ceremony with his partner.

• Wish you could see Governor Schwarzenegger unabashedly dry hump a Brazilian dancer and talk candidly about his appreciation for the female rump? Well today's your lucky day.

• The creepy basement guy from Desperate Housewives was canned for being a creepy flasher guy on set. He insists he's no longer on the show due to the buy out of his contract not because of improper conduct. Hmmm. You lose a lot of credibility once you start whipping your dick out to your co-coworkers.

• Oddly worded pro-gay billboards that read, "I sit next to you. And…I am a lesbian. We are your neighbors" are popping up all over Georgia. The others must say things like "take me to your leader" and "we come in peace."

• Canadians elected openly gay Andre Boisclair to be leader of the Parti Quebecois and he's causing quite a ruckus. Turns out Boisclair used to blow coke in his spare time. We don't see what the big deal is. Our leader was both a druggie and a lush.

• Poland is quickly becoming as gay friendly as Eminem at a pride rally.

• You've heard the old saying that everything seems to cause cancer. Everything now includes giving blow jobs.