Beating Cancer (PJ and Wrigley Related)
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
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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2018 Wrigley 1, Wrigley 2
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2018 Wrigley 1, Wrigley 2
2022 Hamilton
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2024 Las Vegas 1, Las Vegas 2
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CONGRATS!!!
My mom was diagnosed this past May and is now cancer free as well
Thanks for sharing....you put a big-ass smile on my face!
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You are truly blessed.
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Have an awesome July in Chicago!
Hopefully we run into each other at Wrigley!
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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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So glad you're done with the Chemo, and are now
Cancer free!! See you in July!
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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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2024 Las Vegas 1, Las Vegas 2
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Cheers!
Bill
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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
2024 Las Vegas 1, Las Vegas 2
And you are going to the Wrigley Field show!! I'm jealous
Stay well.and god bless.
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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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.
good vibes!
It's painful! I hope she is feeling better.