So I went to the site banned by the history department of Middlebury College and checked out other notable members of the non-Hodgkins lymphoma club:
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, widow of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy
- Tim Tobias, jazz pianist
- Gene Wilder, diagnosed in 1999, made a full recovery in 2000.
- U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas
- Hussein of Jordan, former king of Jordan
- British soap opera star Anne Kirkbride
- Velvet Underground guitar player Sterling Morrison
- The former Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi of Iran (although this was probably chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
- Australian opera and musical theatre star Anthony Warlow
- U.S. Nobel Prize laureate Jack S. Kilby, inventor of the integrated circuit
- Croatian basketball player, coach, and diplomat Krešimir Ćosić
- Saku Koivu, NHL star, captain of the Montreal Canadiens.
- British politician Menzies Campbell
- American political commentator and movie critic Steve Sailer, diagnosed with Stage IV NHL in 1997, made a full recovery after getting into a clinical trial, and has been cancer-free ever since.
- Ernie Johnson Jr., American sports broadcaster for TNT and TBS.
- Andres Galarraga, MLB first baseman.
- Joey Ramone, lead singer for The Ramones.
- Saul Bass, American graphic designer.
- Scott Rentrop, professional stuntman of Louisiana
- Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox pitcher
- David Rocastle, English footballer
- Cesar Castillo, American Actor
- John Hartford, American country / bluegrass composer and musician. Died June 4, 2001; after long battle with NHL.
- Mike Tetrault, blues musician
I respect her choice, but I'm grateful to be a member of a different club. In 2007, we "cellmates" have lots of treatment choices and healthy optimism for a full recovery.
5 comments:
Hey Susan, great blog! I like this idea. I'm disheartened that you are having to face this struggle, but your spirit is so uplifting and I enjoy your postings. It is nice to be able to get updates so easily. I hope the incoming results will have good news (and that your remaining procedure will be easy). I'm glad you are finding such good care at the City of Hope. Hope is a fabulous word! God knows you've had a few other circumstances where hope was a tad elusive and look how those times have changed. I enjoy spending time with you so much and I'm glad you are my friend. Keep writing. It's wonderful!
Aunt Susan! I'm glad you've decided to blog so that we can all share in your thoughts, ideas, and adventures during this time. I pray for you daily and hope that you are rested in the "peace that surpasses all understanding". I love you so much and am so inspired by your strength.
Hi Susan - Thinking of you today...I'll plan to catch with you in person on Monday night at Pauletta's debut. Laurie S
Susan,
Tara here. I just found out your news from Mom and Amy that you now have a blog. We'll be praying for you tomorrow. I had a spinal tap when I was diagnosed with menegitis and had that horrid bout last year. The test itself is very short and feels on par with a quick bee sting, but the pain doesn't last but for a second. If you should have any problems from the procedure, please let me know. There are things that can help. I've had the procedure 3 times.
Susan,
Great blog. I love the way you write. You have a great spirit. Much love,
Ken and Karen
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