rumpelstiltskin. Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 i read in the detroit news this morning that aretha has pancreatic cancer. she recently had an operation to treat it, which in itself is a good sign. 85% of pancreatic cancer patients are not candidates for surgery. however, only 5% of pancreatic cancer patients have a prognosis to live for five years. please pray for aretha if you pray. or, you know, do whatever you do. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I have always loved her music. Tough diagnosis. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I suspected when she cancelled all her engagements it had to be serious like heart or cancer. I didn't think it would be this serious. It doesn't look good but I pray she pulls through. Even if for just a little while longer. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Great pipes. Great lady. Sorry to hear this. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 on the other hand, Steven Jobs had a form of pancreatic cancer and he's still around. Looks like he weighs about 95 pounds, though. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 the detnews article mentions both jobs and ruth bader ginsburg as survivors. it also notes patrick swayze and michael landon as victims. i believe landon smoked, and i know swayze smoked a ton. i don't know whether aretha, jobs, or ginsburg smoked. apparently that's the primary risk factor. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Long live the Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 i believe landon smoked, and i know swayze smoked a ton. i don't know whether aretha, jobs, or ginsburg smoked. apparently that's the primary risk factor. My dad died of pancreatic cancer. He had smoked in his youth but quit 50+ years before he died. For the most part, it's a pretty short prognosis. He died within 3 months or so of being diagnosed. Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Unfortunately, cases like Jobs and Ginsburg are the rare exceptions. Smoking is one factor but there are others--including obesity and poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, and diabetes. Mama, sorry to hear about your dad... "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=experts-pancreatic-cancer-gene-upshaw Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Smoking is one factor but there are others--including obesity and poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, and diabetes. Yeah, excessive alcohol consumption was definitely a factor with my dad. You drink long and hard enough, and something is bound to end up getting pickled. Mama, sorry to hear about your dad... Thanks, r. He passed in '98. Always the realist, he was very philosophical about it: "I don't wanna go, but I gotta go." He was 83 at the time, and the end was quick and pain-free. May we all enjoy the same high-quality departure. Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Cancer is a complex topic. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Yep. I think just about everyone is touched by it via family, friends, or themselves at some point. Stay strong, Aretha! Peace. --s-uu spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Aretha's music was a big influence in my music career. My wife and I have been her fans since the 60's. When I was traveling on the road in the late 60's I had gotten my first cassette player and out of the first number of cassettes I had purchased half of them were Aretha. I heard this on the news last night and felt very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with her! Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Oh please get well Aretha [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMeDEYx1Jw&feature=related Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Wow, I'm really sorry to hear this about Aretha. She has been one of my favorite singers since she first became known. Prayers for her and her family. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 God bless 'Retha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 she's back at home after successful surgery. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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