Danish Dynamite Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Still sending all the best wishes and good vibes your way from Denmark! Your comments on the NXT show makes those matches all 5-Star to me as well! Good to hear the chemo made a face turn from hated heel to powerful ally! PWO is with you in thoughts, prayers and spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprice Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Glad to see things are hopefully starting to turn around. Wishing the best for your future and continue to enjoy everything you can in life. Like everyone has said in other threads, wrestling is an amazing escape. Where else can you get a full story told in anywhere between 10 and 30 minutes....then get to hear other people's opinions on it in podcast form? Continue to whip the cancer with LARIATOOOO after LARIATOOOOO! ...or even more fun, use the Jake Roberts Shortarm Clothesline so it never gets too far out of reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Here's where wrestling podcasts work wonders. Listening to a 4-hour "Between the Sheets" or a marathon pod unveiling GWE lists allows me to relax without the bad thoughts taking over my brain. You have no idea how happy I was to see a 9-hour "Wrestling with the Past" GWE podcast pop up in my feed this week. Perfect timing since I'll be laid up from chemo this weekend. Brother, I wasn't going to do a GWE podcast but after reading this, I ended up recording 4 shows over the weekend. Once I edit them, I'll have them up at P2B for you to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Dynamite Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Here's where wrestling podcasts work wonders. Listening to a 4-hour "Between the Sheets" or a marathon pod unveiling GWE lists allows me to relax without the bad thoughts taking over my brain. You have no idea how happy I was to see a 9-hour "Wrestling with the Past" GWE podcast pop up in my feed this week. Perfect timing since I'll be laid up from chemo this weekend. Brother, I wasn't going to do a GWE podcast but after reading this, I ended up recording 4 shows over the weekend. Once I edit them, I'll have them up at P2B for you to listen to. And from the tease on The Dangerous Alliance they sound awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Face Chicken Wing Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 If the "like" button was used on these forums, I'd like all the replies to my updates. Thank you all for the kind words. Looking forward to the shows, goodhelmet. What's the over/under on the number of F-bombs dropped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Well, one of the shows has me and DEAN on it so make sure the kids are away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElHijodeGorgeousGeorge Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Legendary Will and Dean podcasts make my heart happy. Not to mention, knowing it helps Cross Faced through tough times so it's a win-win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Wish you all the best, my friend. You seem to have been extraordinarily brave in your reaction, all things considered. Pretty sure if I had cancer, I would have driven myself and my entire family mad. Hoping to keep hearing more good news. Also hoping that you don't get your wish of seeing Ric Flair win the GWE, but I am petty that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutenberger Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Cancer's a bitch. Kick ass and hang tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hope you're hanging in there and doing well, CFCW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Face Chicken Wing Posted July 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Here's an update: I have made two trips to Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York in recent weeks. After a diagnostic laparoscopy procedure (where they make two small incisions and insert a camera in my belly to see what's going on in there) last Friday, they have determined that it's possible to attempt surgery on me again. This would be the same surgery that the University of Minnesota attempted on me back in January, but had to abort once I was opened up on the operating table because my cancer had spread too far. Sloan believes that after 4 months of chemotherapy, my cancer has been contained and even knocked down a little, making surgery possible again. Of course, nothing is certain. They very well could open me up again, only to stop once they actually see what's going on inside of me. But the Sloan surgeon is more experienced than the U of M surgeon, and he will have a liver surgeon in the room with him to deal with a potentially tricky spot near my liver. To refresh your memory, the surgery involves removing all visible tumors, then pouring heated chemotherapy into my belly. The procedure is very invasive and takes about 8-12 hours. If all goes well -- and that's a big if -- I'll spend one week in the hospital and another week hanging around New York in case something goes wrong. That's a minimum of two weeks away from home and my kids, so that's going to be difficult. Is the surgery a magical cure? Unfortunately, no. Of course, I'm always hopeful that someone will say, "Cross Face Chicken Wing, you are now cured from cancer!" But with how bad my cancer is, that likely will never happen. The purpose of the surgery is to get me cancer-free for an extended period of time. Being cancer-free means no chemotherapy. Chemo absolutely blows. If I can be cancer-free for a year or two and not have to deal with chemo, this surgery and the long recovery period will be totally worth it. I plan on devouring a whole bunch of wrestling while stuck in New York. The Puerto Rico set, Terry Funk and Regal footage are at the top of my list. My poor mom is staying with me out there and will be driven nuts by old-school wrestling by day 2, I'm guessing. I'll also have wrestling podcasts going to pass the time. Between the Sheets, Exile, 6:05, Where the Big Boys Play, etc. will all be blaring. Again, my poor mom. That about sums up where I'm at. Surgery is set for Friday, 7/29. If you're the praying type, I can always use some extra prayers. If you'd rather just cut a heel promo threatening my cancer with severe bodily harm inside of the steel cage at the local arena next Friday night, I'd take that, too. As always, my Caring Bridge site usually has the latest updates: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adamspack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Glad to hear there are steps to be taken and hopefully everything goes exactly as hoped for. Kick some ass and don't let the heat here get you down. You should be in great hands at MSK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckScumm Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Good luck, brah. Please kick the shit out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Fingers crossed and fuck the crab ! Babyface comeback incoming ! Hang in there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.L.L. Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hang in there. We're all rooting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Yes we are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Contact me if you need anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lust Hogan Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Good luck with everything! Get the shoulder up before the 3 count brother!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Face Chicken Wing Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 A quick update on me: I had surgery on July 29. It lasted 14 hours and they removed my spleen, gall bladder, appendix and 70 percent of my colon. The surgeon also was able to remove all visible cancer. Following surgery, I had three days of chemotherpay infused directly into my abdomen to try and mop up any microscopic cells. All of this happened in New York, far away from my home and family in Minnesota. I was in the hospital for a week, then spent another week in an apartment in New York. I was hoping to watch an endless amount of wrestling during my recovery, but that didn't really happen. I knew this surgery would be a bear, but I had no idea just how nasty it would be. I didn't feel like doing anything besides laying there. I'm home now, but still very much in recovery mode. I'm back to moving around (albeit slowly) and trying to get back to some type of normal. Yes, this includes getting back to watching rasslin'. I received some frustrating news that I'll have to do maintenance chemo once I'm healed up. Apparently my cancer was so high grade that they're very worried about early re-occurrence. I feel like I keep giving this cancer the Stone Cold Stunner, but it kicks out at 2 1/2 every goddamn time. That's the update for now. Thanks to everyone who has reached out with some words of encouragement, thoughts or prayers. I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lust Hogan Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 If only we could all do a run-in..... Glad you made it through surgery. The road to recovery sounds rough but we're all pulling for you. Keep us updated as you can but get some rest and spend as much time with your family as you can!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhindsight Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Awesome job getting through that CFCW. It sounds absolutely grueling, I can't even imagine. Rooting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Courage ! The worst is behind you, hopefully ! Watch whatever wrestling makes you happy ! You're getting your comeback now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 The fact you're on here able to update us and do a little complaining after everything you've been through is fantastic. Keep kicking ass, dominating and keeping your head up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazeUSA Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 A quick update on me: I had surgery on July 29. It lasted 14 hours and they removed my spleen, gall bladder, appendix and 70 percent of my colon. The surgeon also was able to remove all visible cancer. Following surgery, I had three days of chemotherpay infused directly into my abdomen to try and mop up any microscopic cells. All of this happened in New York, far away from my home and family in Minnesota. I was in the hospital for a week, then spent another week in an apartment in New York. I was hoping to watch an endless amount of wrestling during my recovery, but that didn't really happen. I knew this surgery would be a bear, but I had no idea just how nasty it would be. I didn't feel like doing anything besides laying there. I'm home now, but still very much in recovery mode. I'm back to moving around (albeit slowly) and trying to get back to some type of normal. Yes, this includes getting back to watching rasslin'. I received some frustrating news that I'll have to do maintenance chemo once I'm healed up. Apparently my cancer was so high grade that they're very worried about early re-occurrence. I feel like I keep giving this cancer the Stone Cold Stunner, but it kicks out at 2 1/2 every goddamn time. That's the update for now. Thanks to everyone who has reached out with some words of encouragement, thoughts or prayers. I really appreciate it. prayers for you buddy, God bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeplastictrees Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 I am sorry to hear this. I just now read this. I wish you the best and strength and positive interactions,experience, and news going forward. Hopefully this board brings some bright spots for you. All the best. Hit that disease with a Steel chair shot--JBL shoot style~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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