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Old 10-04-2011, 10:50 PM
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As many of you know I have been ill
I wanted to set the record straight for my friends and fellow hobbyists

I have lymphoma
It is Non Hodgkins Type B
I got it about a year ago
Quietly I went into chemo and quickly went into remission

Just as quietly it returned about 4 months ago
I have been having more aggressive chemo over the last few months
In a couple of weeks I go for the final step, a bone marrow transplant which will hopefully lick it for good

My attitude is good
My expectations are hopeful
Most of all I want to a thank you all for your support and kind words

Lelands has not missed a beat with me at diminished capacity
This year will be our best in over a decade (ironically)
Mike Heffner has had a banner year and is doing some of the biggest deals of his career
He has taken the step forward I always knew he could and would
Sharon and Laura have further filled the void with their loyalty, hard work and professionalism
I feel blessed

I work every day, I feel good
My mom has been taking very good care of me
I will be fine
If not, I will still be fine

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Old 10-04-2011, 11:07 PM
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Good luck, Josh, I'll be thinking about you and hoping for the best, my friend.
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Old 10-04-2011, 11:09 PM
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Josh-Good luck my friend. You're one of the good guys and I know you'll beat this and have a long happy life.

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Old 10-04-2011, 11:17 PM
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Good luck to you. Attitude means so much and you've got it. Stay strong and you will beat it. I look forward to your next auction.

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Old 10-04-2011, 11:17 PM
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Hi Josh
Good to hear your spirits are up. I wish you a quick and speedy recovery. The National isn't the same without you. Get better soon my friend....
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best wishes. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Hoping for a successful procedure and a quick recovery.

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My best wishes. I'll give you positive thoughts.
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Old 10-05-2011, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by joshleland View Post
As many of you know I have been ill
I wanted to set the record straight for my friends and fellow hobbyists

I have lymphoma
It is Non Hodgkins Type B
Josh, I had the same thing as you a year ago and beat it.
In fact I'll be seeing my encologist tomorrow for a periodic checkup.
You too can beat it again, there are over 12 million cancer survivors
I'll be praying for you to see better days ahead. All the best!

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Old 10-05-2011, 12:30 AM
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Josh my prayers are being said for you. Speedy recovery and many blessing to you.
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Old 10-05-2011, 12:37 AM
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Josh best wishes for a speedy recovery and good health to you!

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Old 10-05-2011, 03:13 AM
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Josh
I will pray for you to improve your health and slay this illness.
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Sending best wishes to you and yours, stay positive and strong. I am sorry you are going through this, and also wish you a speedy and healthy recovery.

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Josh,
My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
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Old 10-05-2011, 04:27 AM
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Josh,
So good to hear you are doing better and fighting your illness. Sounds like you are positive, and that is so very important. Keep up the good work!

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Old 10-05-2011, 04:37 AM
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Another cancer survivor here wishing you well. Attitude is everything. Keep up the good fight!
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Old 10-05-2011, 05:08 AM
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God bless!!!
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Old 10-05-2011, 05:30 AM
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Best to you Josh on a complete recovery
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Old 10-05-2011, 05:30 AM
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My prayers and thoughts are with you, Josh!
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Josh,
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Old 10-05-2011, 06:25 AM
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Josh,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Hi Josh- wishing you all the best. you'll beat this!

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Old 10-05-2011, 06:32 AM
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Josh - all the best for a full & speedy recovery.
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Old 10-05-2011, 07:02 AM
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Sending positive thoughts your way.....good to be surrounded by great people.....
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Old 10-05-2011, 07:16 AM
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Josh,
Thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. Keep that great attitude and soon it will just be a memory!! Your friend Al Simeone
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Old 10-05-2011, 07:35 AM
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Josh,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. All the best my
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Old 10-05-2011, 07:48 AM
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God speed. May He be with you in your fight.
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Old 10-05-2011, 08:04 AM
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Good luck to you and best wishes during treatment.

As I write this I sit in a chemo haze myself after recieving my final dose of folfox yesterday ( I actually still have a waist pump on right now till tomorrow). Since April 14 of this year I was laid off of my job of 15 years and recieved a diagnosis of stage III colon cancer seven days later. I have to admit I may not have always been positive during the past months, but my loving wife and 10 year-old son have given me more than enough reason to fight and stay positive more than I ever thought I could. Kudos to you for keeping the faith. Now, I see hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel, slightly lighter for having to give up my entire large intestine to this issue, and having to relearn a lot of what I have taken for granted. In three weeks I will get the latest MRI, and am positive I have this thing beat for now, and am looking forward to reclaiming my life. (and returning to the working world so I can restart my collecting full force again. )

As I know the survivors all know, this thing can be fought. Good luck.
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Old 10-05-2011, 09:38 AM
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just wanted to add...i'm actually doing a cancer walk tonight over the Brooklyn Bridge. it is organized by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. will be thinking of you guys, stay strong!
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Old 10-05-2011, 09:53 AM
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:27 AM
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Josh, you can beat this my friend, I am being treated as we speak also, so both of us better getter done. There is strong prayer out there for all, just ride the train and enjoy the ride. God Bless you and the family.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:49 AM
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:55 AM
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josh,
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Old 10-05-2011, 01:08 PM
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Josh,

Your positive attitude is the most important thing to have. You'll beat this thing. I think about you often and wish you the speediest recovery.

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Old 10-05-2011, 05:49 PM
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Thanks for sharing the information with us, Josh...you've been a pioneer in the modern sports memorabilia and I will always value the kindness you and your parents showed my father and I over the years. Please beat this thing and keep dazzling us with your discoveries and your passion. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and associates.
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My prayers are with on this road to recovery. The positive attitude will serve you well I'm sure! Looking forward to seeing you again!
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Josh, I wish you the best...And I wish the best to everyone on this board and their families as well. I may not always see eye to eye with everyone, and haven't personally met many people here, but we share a small portion of our lives everyday through this passion in this forum, and I'm proud to say you all are like a second family to me. Hang in there brother.
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My prayers and best wishes to Josh and all who are battling disease. Your attitude sounds extremely positive. Good luck!
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Josh, I've always admired your positive attitude and sense of humor. I'm sure you'll emerge triumphant from this challenge.
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Best wishes and best of luck to you. Keep the positive attitude and get well soon!
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I wish for you a full recovery and hope you (and your doctors) kick lymphoma's ass.

Modern medicine and the human will can accomplish amazing things.
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Old 10-06-2011, 05:55 PM
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Josh:

I was diagnosed with an advanced version (stage 4) of the same type of NHL on New Years Eve 2003. I went through the most aggressive treatment possible and thanks to the treatment, exercise, diet and last but not least, God's answer to prayers, I have been in remission since. Though it is true that some are not as fortunate as I, I share this to remind you what is possible and with the hope that it helps you to remain positive and keep the faith. I would be happy to share my experience and learnings with you if at any time that may be helpful to you.

Though coming from a Yankee fan, remember what Jon Lester has achieved following his fight with a different form of NHL.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

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Josh,

See you in Baltimore! Then Chicago. Then Cleveland. Etc., etc.

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Josh,
My brother was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma about 14 years ago. He went through several stages of treatment but after the bone marrow transplant he has been in good health for the past 7 years. Stay positive. You will beat it. Best Wishes.

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Having just returned from a visit to my hometown for this first time in 2 years and having met with two close friends, both of whom are fit and otherwise healthy, and under the age of 45, and both dealing with cancer and subsequent treatments - I am reminded that life is precious and worth fighting for and no matter what cards you are dealt there is someone with a worse hand.

Best wishes Josh as you fight this and win.

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Josh, good luck to you in your battle. I hope that all the good treatment and decency you showed to your customers and bidders over the years comes back to you tenfold during this difficult time.
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