A note from Joe Bageant

[HarveyDarkey]

Dear friends, associates and fellow travelers,

As you may or may not know, I have been struck down by an extremely serious form of cancer. Presently I am back in the United States receiving treatment through the U.S. Veterans Administration hospital system. Due to the nature of the massive internal tumor, I am currently unable to even carry on email correspondence or Skype conversations.

Right now I am at a hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Once a treatment program has been designed and set in motion, I will probably be transferred back to the Veterans Administration facility near my home in Winchester, Virginia. The condition is inoperable, but it is hoped that with chemotherapy plus the use of a pain killer such as OxyContin, I will be able to resume my online work.

As soon as I am able to sit up long enough to work online and carry on Skype conversations, I will do so. Until then, please have patience and bear with me in this frustrating and difficult time. Business correspondence and relationships will not be interrupted during this period of recovery because I have several persons willing to work with me through dictation.

Thank all of you very much for your friendship and patience.

-- Joe Bageant


http://www.joebageant.com/joe/2011/01/a-note-from-joe.html

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Get better Joe

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

2. Sending good vibes your way.

[riverbendviewgal]

3. I emailed him when I read this as I get updates from him

He is a really great guy ...He has written to me personally a few times.....I love his book DEER HUNTING WITH JESUS...

His last article AMERICA: Y UR PEEPS B SO DUM? is so true....He said I got the gist when I wrote him that that the last line he wrote says it all.

He had many emails on that article but I was the only one he said who got the message.

http://www.joebageant.com/joe/2010/12/america-y-ur-peeps-b-so-dum.html#more

[HarveyDarkey]

4. That was an excellent article

I've been subscribed to him for years, but never actually communicated with him. I truly enjoy his writing.

[villager]

5. Oh shit.

to say nothing of goddamnit.

Heal up, and fast, Joe.

[Kali]

6. oh no

peace and comfort:-(

[chill_wind]

7. There is only one Joe Bageant. Hoping for a best possible outcome

and much comfort and strength for his family and friends in this time.

[CrawlingChaos]

8. Oh CRAP!

I only just discovered Joe Bageant, had been enjoying working my way through his excellent (and highly entertaining) writings...and now this!

It sure doesn't sound trivial, damnit. Sometimes these things do go better than expected, and I hope and pray this will be one of those times.

All good thoughts to Joe. I'll be watching for updates.

[prairierose]

9. Get better soon, Joe....n/t