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Beating Cancer (PJ and Wrigley Related)

igotid_8igotid_8 Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 497
edited July 2013 in The Porch
I just want to scream - HELLO!

A year and a half ago, my wife and I were about to hit the road and see PJ in Toronto for two shows. Instead, I ended up in the hospital for two weeks. I found out I had a brain tumor.

During that time, I came here, The Porch, for support - and I got some!
http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=169766

Anyway, I just wanted to send out an update: one year from the end of my radiation and chemo, I'm now cancer free!

An Ohio newspaper did a story on me and my wife, and it is filled with PJ references:
http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/jan/27/wife-anchors-tv-hosts-lengthy-recovery/?newswatch

Unfortunately, I'm NOT going to Ontario - but I'll be at Wrigley Field! Thanks again for all your support, especially Haydenism!

Keep on rockin...
Bill

UPDATE: Wow - worth the wait! Wrigley Field was an experience! I met so many great people, and the show was amazing - even with the 2.5 hour rain delay and the poster debacle. Congrats to the Wishlist folks like ComeToThePorch (Joe) for a successful event too! And I got Chloe Dancer! PJ fans are the best. (I was the short Italian guy from Cleveland who has "word finding" issues.) As Eddie mentioned during the show, this band has created a community of amazing people.

Bill
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    RedMosquito02RedMosquito02 Posts: 2,560
    WOOOHOOOO!!!

    CONGRATS!!!

    My mom was diagnosed this past May and is now cancer free as well :D:D:D


    Thanks for sharing....you put a big-ass smile on my face!
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    electronblueelectronblue WPB Florida Posts: 3,458
    Congratulations!! you and your wife rock!!!!
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    YIPPEEEE!!!!!! That's awesome, Bill, thanks for sharing. So very happy for you. :D
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    Slap upside the headSlap upside the head Posts: 904
    Thread of the century.

    You are truly blessed.
    Makes you look at life differently.
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    shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,783
    That's excellent news! Chemo can be very tough but you are on the other side of that now. Glad you made it. Enjoy the show!
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    LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,073
    awesome...happy for you.
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    confrats!!!thats awesome
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    Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,977
    Good to hear Bill!

    Have an awesome July in Chicago!
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    Absolutely great to hear and congrats Bill!

    Hopefully we run into each other at Wrigley!
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    VOLAREVOLARE Posts: 314
    Congratulations! That is such great news.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGUr6wzyT8

    see? Bob was right!
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    STAYSEASTAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    Awesome!
    Brain Cancer is tricky stuff.
    It's strange how most people treat others that have cancer like they are going to die.

    My brother pulled through 5 years ago. He only said that he was scared and he questioned his immortality, and overall level of Happiness. (He has Asperger's Syndrome)
    So he got married and has a daughter. I still call him rain man.

    If you don't mind OP...
    What treatment center or Hospital did you use? Pm me

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    whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    That's so awesome! I remember when this happened
    So glad you're done with the Chemo, and are now
    Cancer free!! See you in July!
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    red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    congrats Bill! :mrgreen:
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    StinkfootStinkfoot Posts: 546
    Congratulations!
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    hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    Beautiful article. Blessings to you and your fiancee - looks like you each found yourselves a couple of keepers!
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    oceaninmyeyesoceaninmyeyes Posts: 4,646
    Congratulations! Great news! And I hope you have a wonderful time in Chicago! :D
    And the sun it may be shining . . . but there's an ocean in my eyes
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    fsunoles30fsunoles30 Posts: 143
    Great story and many blessings as you continue to live cancer free! My wife was diagnosed with melanoma back in November 2012. After 6 of the most stressful weeks of our lives and an operation in December to remove the cancer from her arm and a lymph node test, the results were: tissue around removal clear and free/lymph node negative.

    Before allowing myself to be released, I immediately said a prayer for those who have not or may not receive this kind of news. It is amazing how our perception of life can be changed so suddenly. And a side note-it is also amazing how my interpretation of many of Pearl Jam's songs have changed based on my new experiences in life-mainly my wife's situation. Its Evolution Baby!!! Positive vibes to all!!!!! See ya at Wrigley!!!!!!!!
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    jdesantis1983jdesantis1983 Posts: 411
    Very great and uplifting story! All the best to you and your family, and enjoy Wrigley!! :D
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    Greatplainsman...Greatplainsman... Posts: 839
    Congratulations! You're an inspiration! God Bless You and Thanks for sharing your story.
    IT'S EVOLUTION BABY!!!!!
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    greasytgreasyt Posts: 49
    Great News! Very happy for you and your family. God Bless!
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    igotid_8igotid_8 Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 497
    A big thanks to you all! You guys rock! And it's great to see some familiar names. Hope you're all doing well, and hope to see you all in Chicago!
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    2005 Hamilton, Pittsburgh
    2006 Cleveland, Auburn Hills, Pittsburgh
    2009 Chicago
    2010 Cleveland
    2013 Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 Detroit
    2016 Tampa, Wrigley 1, Wrigley 2
    2018 Wrigley 1, Wrigley 2
    2022 Hamilton
    2023 Chicago 1, Chicago 2, Austin 1, Austin 2
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    igotid_8igotid_8 Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 497
    If you are really bored waiting for the new single, I figured I would share this story done by my former TV station. They didn't play up the PJ angle enough, I think!

    http://bit.ly/11WR8OG

    Cheers!
    Bill
    2000 Columbus, Pittsburgh
    2003 Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Columbus
    2004 Toledo
    2005 Hamilton, Pittsburgh
    2006 Cleveland, Auburn Hills, Pittsburgh
    2009 Chicago
    2010 Cleveland
    2013 Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 Detroit
    2016 Tampa, Wrigley 1, Wrigley 2
    2018 Wrigley 1, Wrigley 2
    2022 Hamilton
    2023 Chicago 1, Chicago 2, Austin 1, Austin 2
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    igotid_8 wrote:
    If you are really bored waiting for the new single, I figured I would share this story done by my former TV station. They didn't play up the PJ angle enough, I think!

    http://bit.ly/11WR8OG

    Cheers!
    Bill
    Great story but yeah, where's the Pearl Jam love? ;) So happy to see you doing better!
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    solazo125solazo125 Posts: 11
    That is so awesome!! You are tough and have a tough woman at your side...congrats to you both! Whatever life send your way will have nothing on what you've already beem through.

    And you are going to the Wrigley Field show!! I'm jealous :)

    Stay well.and god bless.
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    -Emma--Emma- Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,864
    Congratulations, that is excellent news! You must be so relieved to have finished your treatment.

    My mum is recovering from cancer treatment at the moment. The radiotherapy part of the treatment was horrendous for her, I had no idea that it was going to be so bad.
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    DamianKDamianK Posts: 192
    Congratulations! That is incredible news!! Hope you have an amazing time at Wrigley - you both deserve it!
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    bry321f11bry321f11 Posts: 326
    Fantastic. Enjoy life!
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    STAYSEASTAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    fsunoles30 wrote:
    Great story and many blessings as you continue to live cancer free! My wife was diagnosed with melanoma back in November 2012. After 6 of the most stressful weeks of our lives and an operation in December to remove the cancer from her arm and a lymph node test, the results were: tissue around removal clear and free/lymph node negative.

    Before allowing myself to be released, I immediately said a prayer for those who have not or may not receive this kind of news. It is amazing how our perception of life can be changed so suddenly. And a side note-it is also amazing how my interpretation of many of Pearl Jam's songs have changed based on my new experiences in life-mainly my wife's situation. Its Evolution Baby!!! Positive vibes to all!!!!! See ya at Wrigley!!!!!!!!

    I want to share my little brother had Melanoma. We took care of it. It has been over 5 years. 2 weeks ago, he finally told me that he had been worried about this new spot.

    :shock:

    We found out yesterday that the biopsy results showed it is benign. :D

    good vibes!
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    STAYSEASTAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    -Emma- wrote:
    Congratulations, that is excellent news! You must be so relieved to have finished your treatment.

    My mum is recovering from cancer treatment at the moment. The radiotherapy part of the treatment was horrendous for her, I had no idea that it was going to be so bad.

    It's painful! I hope she is feeling better.
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