Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Update.

Not kidneys. Very likely lymphoma. Biopsy tomorrow. 

74 comments:

Jeff Meyerson said...

Oh man, I don't believe this. That sucks. I hope thy're wrong.

Is Alvin a toxic site?

Bill Kelly said...

Good luck, Bill.
An awful lot of people are hoping for the best.

Kevin R. Tipple said...

God no. I am so sorry.

ShellyS said...

:(

Sending positive vibes your way.

Lawrence Person said...

Good luck!

Jerry House said...

Still sending those good thoughts to you, Bill.

Unknown said...

No words. As usual. Thinking about you a lot.

Stilwell

J. Kingston Pierce said...
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Steph said...

I hope they are wrong.
Sending more good thoughts your way.

Glen Davis said...

Good luck!

George said...

Hoping for the best... Hang in there!

Rick Robinson said...

Also thinking of you a lot. This sucks.

Mary Harris said...

Praying. <3

Lesa said...

Saying prayers for you, Bill. Let's hope that diagnosis is wrong.

Anonymous said...

at the moment (and until I head off for bed) I am thinking only good thoughts and all of them aimed toward Texas and specifically you

-david middleton (from way up here in Nova Scotia)

Sandra Parshall said...

Good luck, Bill. You have to come out of this okay. You'll be in my thoughts.

Cap'n Bob said...

I'm appalled, shocked, disgusted, dismayed, and devastated. I hope whatever it is is treatable and you'll be with us a long, long time.

SteveHL said...

Good luck with the biopsy. In any case, there are good treatments for lymphoma now.

CNM said...

Oh, no. I hope you get some much-needed good news. 2016 needs to just quit being so %&$#*! Take care.

J. Kingston Pierce said...

Best of luck, Bill. Know that we're all pulling for you. -- Jeff

Bill Pronzini said...

Marcia and I both hoping for the best possible biopsy results. Be well!

Anonymous said...

Best wishes, Sir.

I've grown to really like your blog and check it daily.

Sincerely,

Eric Ellis
Peoria, IL

Gerald So said...

Thinking of you, Bill, always grateful for your friendship.

Rick said...

I love your writing and I love this blog which has created the illusion for me that I know you a bit.
Get better. I'm sending many good thoughts and heartfelt prayers your way. Bless you, Bill.

Rick Libott

Dan said...

Thinking of you and wishing good things.

Greg Daniel said...

Unceasing prayer and positive thoughts for you, Bill.

Deb said...

Oh no! All prayers and best wishes speeding your way. Take care.

Barry Ergang said...

Sending positive vibes, Bill.

pattinase (abbott) said...

Thinking about you! All the best.

Kay Kendall said...

We are all pulling for you, Bill.
Much love, Kay and Bruce

Marcia Talley said...

Holding you in the light, old friend!!

Max Allan Collins said...

In our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. Keep fighting.

Graham Powell said...

We're thinking of you here in Fort Worth. Get well soon.

Mike Stamm said...

Keeping my fingers crossed. My sister-in-law had lymphoma a couple of years ago, but treatment put her in remission with no trace of the disease, so the outlook seems good. Hang in there and get well soon.

Unknown said...

I know you don't need any advice or platitudes on the topic of cancer but we're thinking about you. Like my Dad told me when I was diagnosed: "Whatever you do, don't discount the possibility that everything will be fine."

Steve Lewis said...

Best wishes from Jon and I as well, Bill!

Rick Ollerman said...

Like Steve said. Best wishes to you always.

Dan_Luft said...

All the best to you Bill, good luck.

Ken said...

Keep strong Bill!

Ben Boulden said...

We're thinking of you Bill. Best wishes, good luck, break a leg. And everything else good I can think of is headed to Alvin on the next bus.

Larry Chavis said...

Still praying, Bill.

Vince said...

Rosemarie and I are thinking of you, Bill.

Jody said...

So sorry to hear this. Wishing you the best. Hang in there! Words are never enough, but you know you'll have a whole lot of folks praying for you.

Anne Louise Bannon said...

Thinking good thoughts/praying/whatever your preferred way of supplicating The Powers That Be.

Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Muses said...

There's probably no one I know who is receiving more good wishes and prayers than you right now. I'm one of the beezillion. You're always there for all of us, now it's our turn. Hang tough, my friend.

Erin said...

I'm so sorry Bill. Sending you all the love in the world. Every bit of it

Bill Fitzhugh said...

So sorry to hear this. Sending all the good mojo we have.

Unknown said...

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

sandra seamans said...

Fingers crossed, hoping and praying for good news.

David Magayna said...

Thinking positive thoughts, Bill. Take care.

Neil said...

The only logical outcome is that we discover Bill Crider's blood is the cure for cancer. I can't see it happening any other way.

Get up, buster!

Deb Shaffer said...

Hang in there Bill-sending lots of good thoughts your way.

Kim Lionetti said...

Hang in there Bill. I'm thinking of you and praying all is okay.

Let me know if you need anything.

Priscilla said...

My very best wishes to you, Bill!

Unknown said...

I feel like part of me is missing! Jim and I are praying for you as you start this journey.

Terrie Farley Moran said...

Prayers and hugs. XO. Terrie

Cap'n Bob said...

I looked it up, and the survival rate is very high. I'm hopeful as hell.

Polly Iyer said...

One of my best friends had/has it. In total remission after treatment. Wishing you the same results.

Gerard said...

I'm in the northwoods of Wisconsin and wishing you well.

Chris Aldrich said...

Sending good thoughts and love your way...

Todd Mason said...

here's to ruling out or at worst beating back the lymphoma.

Leslie Budewitz said...

Sending good wishes -- your kitties need you!

Caroline Clemmons said...

Very best wishes, Bill. You are such a nice person, many are thinking of you and keeping you in prayers. Cuddle the kitties and thing good thoughts. Attitude does matter!

Jeff Shelby said...

Good thoughts for you, Bill. Lots of them :)

Dara Carr said...

Sending positive thoughts and energy your way. Wishing you the best.

Marni said...

Dont lose heart. Stay positive and soak up all the positive energy and prayers coming your way. A giant hug from NC to you. Please keep us who worry and care updated as you can. We care.

Meredith Phillips said...

Best wishes to you, Bill. Although we've never met I feel like I know you, and care like so many others.

Debra H. Goldstein said...

Bill,
He comments generated here say a lot for the man. The prayers, thoughts, and good wishes are immeasurable.

Anonymous said...

I hope you get to the bottom of it and are soon on the road to recovery. Get well soon!

Karin said...



I hope you get to the bottom of it and are soon on the road to recovery. Get well soon!

Richard Moore said...

thinking of you a lot Bill and sending the good vibes and prayers out there. I am at PulpFest in Columbus,Ohio and Walter and Jim Albert and Dan Stumpf send their well wishes to you.

C E said...

Hey, Bill, it's Friday.
Hope you're not under sedation or cut off from the Internet!

Hang in there!

No one I know has given you permission to check out.

Chuck

nickchas said...

Hoping for more "nots"

johnlw said...

Thoughts with you