[Dixielandjazz] The Bright Side of Things

[Stephen G Barbone]

Thanks Marek.

Cheers,
Steve


On Apr 20, 2011, at 5:43 PM, Marek Boym wrote:

> Hello Steve,
> While I did not know you were undergoing treatment, I'm glad to hear
> you've recovered.
> Cheers
>
> On 20 April 2011 17:10, Stephen G Barbone  
> <barbonestreet at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Some of you know that I am undergoing radiation  treatments for  
>> prostate
>> cancer. About half way through my 40 days and no changes in  
>> appearance or
>> other side effects thus far and now, none expected. That plus a  
>> successful
>> conclusion meaning something else may kill me, but PC will not.
>>
>> But there is even a brighter side. A few days ago at the year old  
>> radiation
>> center the Doc said "Aren't you Barbone of The Barbone Street Jazz  
>> Band?"
>> After acknowledging that I was indeed, he said "We're  having a  
>> Survivors
>> Party in June and expect about 250 people to attend. Invitations  
>> are going
>> out shortly and we'd like to book your band if you are available."
>>
>> Bottom line, he booked us and I expect to make-up about half my  
>> Medicare
>> radiation co-pay on the deal.
>>
>> So, all you other old gaffers who may get prostate cancer, look at  
>> the
>> bright side and be sure to ask if they have a Survivors Party.  
>> Don't go
>> cheap, these folks have a lot of money. <grin>
>>
>> BTW, if anyone is contemplating PC treatments and wants to chat about
>> options, write me off list.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Steve Barbone
>> www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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