Forum MVP Dead duck Posted October 17, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Just read that phil will have to cancel some shows due to being diagnosed with bladder cancer. Prognosis is good however. They said tumors seem to be non aggressive and havent spread. Said after removal he can resume normal activities 2 weeks after surgery. Well wishes and healing vibes to phil!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP John A Posted October 17, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Shows were cancelled a couple weeks back, so he knew the proceedure was happening. The specifics just weren't made public. Always scary to read the "C" word, but this news nonetheless sounds positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tea Posted October 17, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 A good friend of our family just succumbed to bladder cancer last month. I guess it took too long before it was detected and treated. So this news with Phil made me catch my breath for a moment. Glad to hear it's non-aggressive and that the prognosis is good! Get well Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP PoetryGirl Posted October 17, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Terrapin Crossroads 13 hrs · A Message from Phil: Dear Friends, I am sorry to let you know that I will need to cancel the October 24th and 25th Phil & Friends shows with Chris Robinson. I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in early October, and have spent the last few weeks at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale doing tests and eventually surgery to remove the tumors. I am very fortunate to have the pathology reports show that the tumors are all non aggressive, and that there is no indication that they have spread. So thanks to my local doctor Cliff Sewell, and the incredible team at the Mayo Clinic, all is well and I can return to normal activities in two weeks from my surgery. Unfortunately, that means I will have to cancel the PLF shows scheduled for Oct 24/25. We will reschedule these shows as soon as we can, but in the meantime, keep a lookout for a free Grate Room show before I leave for the East Coast shows. I also plan to pop in and jam in the bar before we leave, so I hope to see you there at Terrapin. Love Will See You Through.... -Phil PS Ticket refund info will be posted soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP PoetryGirl Posted October 17, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hope you have a speedy recovery and increased health. Sending healing thoughts your way !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP cm_hayden Posted October 19, 2015 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Good to hear that they caught it in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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