My Health

[joshleland]

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

All my best
Josh Evans

[Hankphenom]

Good luck, Josh, I'll be thinking about you and hoping for the best, my friend.
Hank Thomas

[oldjudge]

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.

All the best---Jay

[Kenny Cole]

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.

Kenny Cole

[Leon]

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....

[Jaybird]

best wishes. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Hoping for a successful procedure and a quick recovery.

[drc]

My best wishes. I'll give you positive thoughts.

Josh my prayers are being said for you. Speedy recovery and many blessing to you.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by joshleland

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!

[MVSNYC]

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!

[rustywilly]

Take care Josh and best wishes to a speedy recovery.

[DICKTOWLE]

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.

[E93]

All the best to you.
jimB

[ethicsprof]

josh,
my prayers are with you right now and continuing.
wishing you all the best in every way

barry

[Vintagecatcher]

Josh,

Wishing you the best. Stay strong. Hope you are feeling better soon.


Patrick McMenemy

[benjulmag]

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.

Best always,

Corey

[jp1216]

Josh,

Best wishes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Oldtix]

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.
Rick Payne

[GoldenAge50s]

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!

[inthecards]

Hey Josh, haven't seen you since the old Strongsville shows in the mid 90s but hope for the best for you here. Firm believer in the power of positive thinking.

Regards,
Alan Ross

[ls7plus]

Josh, Justin, and all the others out there battling illness, may God be with you always--you're all in my prayers!

God bless,

Larry