John wrote this letter to his fans and exclusive to Oh Boy records the John Prine
Shrine in April 1999A Personal Message From
John Prine
"About fifteen months ago I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. This
cancer was located in my right neck area.
After speaking with various doctors and oncologists in Nashville and Memphis, I headed
down to MD Anderson Cancer Clinic in Houston, TX. Some very good friends in Memphis had
spoken highly of the facility.
I had surgery in January of 1998. The doctors removed a small tumor taking a portion of
my neck with it. I had six weeks of radiation therapy following the surgery.
It's been almost a year since the surgery and radiation and I'm feelin' great. Actually
a whole lot better than I've felt in a long time.
I feel strong enough to resume touring and getting back to work again. Until now I had
decided to remain private about this matter so my family and I could concentrate on me
getting better. Now I want to make a public statement to let you all know what has been
happening.
Those of you who knew I had a health problem, but not exactly what it was, I appreciate
your quiet concern. Particularly members of the media who kept it quiet...Thank you!
In closing, I'm looking forward to getting back on the road and singing my songs.
Hopefully my neck is looking forward to its job of holding my head up above my shoulders
Hope to see you soon,
John Prine"
*Send all well wishes to John here - Dear
John - (please leave the Subject line "GLAD YOU MADE IT BUT YOU KNOW IT
WAS A HELL OF A TRIP" the same so Andy will be able to direct that mail to John,
instead of have it get lost in his regular Oh Boy mail....PMS*red |
