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Old 01-22-2010, 04:53 PM   #1
Pete Zicato
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Aw Crap!

I just got a call from my sister. PopZ has colon cancer. He will have his colon removed, but first they need to get his pneumonia under control.

Major suckage.
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Old 01-22-2010, 04:54 PM   #2
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Ach damn Pete That's awful.
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Old 01-22-2010, 05:13 PM   #3
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sorry to hear that. hope that it all works out well.
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Old 01-22-2010, 05:18 PM   #4
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Sorry, PZ. Hope he's able to be ready for surgery soon.
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Old 01-22-2010, 05:22 PM   #5
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that sucks
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Old 01-22-2010, 07:22 PM   #6
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Pete, I'm sending good wishes your way.
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Old 01-22-2010, 07:48 PM   #7
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Man, that's awful. I'm sorry to hear this.
Best wishes for you, your father and the rest of your family.
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Old 01-22-2010, 08:12 PM   #8
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My heart goes out to you and your family

fuck cancer
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Old 01-23-2010, 01:48 AM   #9
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How old is he?
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Old 01-23-2010, 03:28 AM   #10
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so sorry, PZ .
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Old 01-23-2010, 07:57 AM   #11
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Sorry man.

Fuck Cancer.
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Old 01-23-2010, 02:46 PM   #12
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How old is he?
83
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Old 01-23-2010, 02:48 PM   #13
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Thanks everyone. This would be bad news at any time, but coming so soon after Mom's death is a real kick in the nuts.
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Old 01-23-2010, 05:06 PM   #14
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That's what I was thinking man, when it rains....
Thinking good thoughts though... fuck cancer and all that...
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Old 01-23-2010, 06:27 PM   #15
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How long has he had the pneumonia, Pete?
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