Beating Cancer (PJ and Wrigley Related)

igotid_8
igotid_8 Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 510
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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  • RedMosquito02
    RedMosquito02 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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  • electronblue
    electronblue Posts: 3,502
    Congratulations!! you and your wife rock!!!!
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    "Forgive every being,
    the bad feelings 
    it's just me"


  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    YIPPEEEE!!!!!! That's awesome, Bill, thanks for sharing. So very happy for you. :D
  • Slap upside the head
    Slap upside the head Posts: 904
    Thread of the century.

    You are truly blessed.
    Makes you look at life differently.
  • shetellsherself
    shetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    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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  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    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
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    confrats!!!thats awesome
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  • Given to...
    Given to... Wyoming Posts: 5,007
    Good to hear Bill!

    Have an awesome July in Chicago!
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  • YLed2
    YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Absolutely great to hear and congrats Bill!

    Hopefully we run into each other at Wrigley!
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  • VOLARE
    VOLARE Posts: 315
    Congratulations! That is such great news.
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  • Jeremys Spoken
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGUr6wzyT8

    see? Bob was right!
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  • STAYSEA
    STAYSEA 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

    For the best Cancer STORY I ever read...
    I recommend
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  • whispering hands
    whispering 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!
  • red mos
    red mos Posts: 4,953
    congrats Bill! :mrgreen:
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  • Stinkfoot
    Stinkfoot Posts: 546
    Congratulations!
    "I get into a state of consciousness that I can't explain. It is about feeling and not thinking. I get positive chills and insight into things that I can't get to any other way. It is Healing of the Soul." - Mike McCready
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Beautiful article. Blessings to you and your fiancee - looks like you each found yourselves a couple of keepers!
  • oceaninmyeyes
    oceaninmyeyes 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
  • fsunoles30
    fsunoles30 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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  • jdesantis1983
    jdesantis1983 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: 842
    Congratulations! You're an inspiration! God Bless You and Thanks for sharing your story.
    IT'S EVOLUTION BABY!!!!!

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