We have been missing Alan Bock’s column for the last few weeks.
A few weeks ago, Alan got very sick. After seeing many doctors and getting scores of tests, he has been diagnosed with a cancerous blockage in his biliary ducts.
He is facing surgery and is hopeful, and treatment an a great attitude have seen a vast improvement already.
Here is a note from Alan written a few days ago:
In case anybody has been looking here and wondering what happened to me, it’s been illness. About three weeks ago — four? — Jen noticed I was looking yellow, which means jaundice. Long story short, moving from a hospital in Murietta that couldn’t help me to Cedars-Sinai, I have a blockage in my biliary ducts — some relieved by a stent, so the jaundice is gone, but what remains is cancerous. There’s a surgery called Whipple to take such things out, and I’m now at home taking antibiotics and preparing for surgery, perhaps in a week. I doubt if I’ll have much to say about politics for a while yet — you might be surprised just cooking right and taking care of me takes. But I’m feeling good and optimistic. Maybe more on my condition as my strength increases, but then a silent period again.
We at Antiwar.com send our hopes and thoughts to Alan.
Get well, Alan!
RE: "a surgery called Whipple to take such things out" – Alan Bock
MR. BOCK: I hope the "Whipple" surgery goes well. But, please don't let them squeeze the Charmin®! Get well soon!
P.S. I enjoy your columns immensely.
RE: "a surgery called Whipple to take such things out" – Alan Bock
MR. BOCK: I hope the "Whipple" surgery goes well. But, please don't let them squeeze the Charmin®! Get well soon!
P.S. I enjoy your columns immensely.
Get well Alan … as well as your family we need ouy. All the very best from everyone.
best wishes and get well soon, we don’t need you to give up the ghost on us yet, Alan. Hang in there!
Luck and a speedy recovery!
God bless you, Alan. We need you.
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