George cancer operation

[FPSHOT]

BBC reports that George has had surgery for lung cancer in the US.

But has made an "excellent recovery", according to a statement from his solicitors.

George had the treatment to remove a cancerous growth from one of his lungs.

The statement said the operation in Rochester, Minnesota, had been completely successful.

Hari is now recovering in Tuscany, Italy with his wife Olivia.

The statement said: "George Harrison recently underwent an operation on one of his lungs at the Mayo Clinic in the US.

"He is in the best of spirits and on top form - the most relaxed and free since the attack on him in 1999. He is now enjoying a holiday in Tuscany."

Making reference to the star's re-released album, the statement continued: "Although All Things Must Pass Away, George has no plans right now and is still Living In The Material World, and wishes everyone all the very best.

"God bless and not to worry."

'Warning'

The star was treated for throat cancer in 1997 after he found a lump on his neck, which he described at the time as "a warning".

He had surgery in August that year, followed by two courses of radiation therapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Britain's leading cancer treatment centre.

He later said: "I got it purely from smoking. I gave up cigarettes many years ago, but had started again for a while and then stopped in 1997.

Well friends, it looks like George is feeling stronger everyday.

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"I didn't like the look of Rory's drummer myself. He looked the nasty one, with his little grey streak of hair. But the nastier one turned out to be Ringo, the nicest of them all."
"Playing without Ringo is like driving a car on three wheels. - George Harrison

[FPSHOT]

Actauly I will be in Toscany next week on a business event where an announcement is, that some unreported guests are expected to arrive ....

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"I didn't like the look of Rory's drummer myself. He looked the nasty one, with his little grey streak of hair. But the nastier one turned out to be Ringo, the nicest of them all."
"Playing without Ringo is like driving a car on three wheels. - George Harrison

[mindgames]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by FPSHOT:
Actauly I will be in Toscany next week on a business event where an announcement is, that some unreported guests are expected to arrive ....

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If it's HIM, tell him I said "Hey". If it's just somebody stupid like a prime minister of Croatia or something, tell him I said "You're not George!" and stomp off.

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/teeth1.gif


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This week, the Beatles' greatest hits album, "1", is at number thirty-three on the USA album charts.

[old_moon_shining]

I'm still feeling a little shattered about this. I'm trying to share everyone's confidence that 'all is well'.
If you see him Rob - tell him - visit this board - that he's got some good friends here. (Mind you - doesn't sound like George to let himself be 'prize exhibit' at some function.)

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[FPSHOT]

I feel that George's phylosofic thinking gets him through this.

The news is a shock ofcourse, but it being successful is great.

Give him some time to recover now. He probably will move on, having known this operation was coming and still being in various places, races mainly, gives me confidence.

Ofcourse he will not be at my business conference, but I have time to visit Toscany, so you never know if I just happen to see him.

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"I didn't like the look of Rory's drummer myself. He looked the nasty one, with his little grey streak of hair. But the nastier one turned out to be Ringo, the nicest of them all."
"Playing without Ringo is like driving a car on three wheels. - George Harrison

[onothimagen]

God speed to George on his recovery. He was in good hands. The Mayo Clinic is the best place he could have gone to treat him.

It's been a tough few years for Hari.



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[ABCKO]

Hey "Old Moon", nice to see you here as well !

Article about George's operation in this morning's paper. Nothing that "FPSHOT" has'nt already reported. There is a picture of George & Olivia in Tuscany though... He definitely looks frail (who would'nt after all he's been through recently...) but, yes, he does seem in good spirits...

Get well Spike, and may Peace be with you...

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Best wishes to George, here's hoping for a speedy recovery! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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[FiendishThingie]

My heart goes out to George! He's sure been through alot in the last 5-6 years! I'm so thankful to God that he's still with us. I truly hope that George is doing well & that he is in good spirits.
Funny how someone we don't know personally means so much to us! I wish him well & hope that he can just kick back, relax, laugh & enjoy the rest of his life! As always, my thoughts & prayers are with him & his family - as with John, Paul & Ringo!

FT

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[Legs]

Here's hoping that George's will recover fast,and wishing all the best in the future.

Richard.

[darkhorse]

Really shocking news. I'm surprised. And worried. My best wishes to George. Really. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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"I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course"

[FPSHOT]

There are some updates and additional links on Abbey Road Newspage, including two nice pictures of George (he has turned grey) and Olivia in Tuscany.
http://www.geocities.com/abbeyrdwebmaster/


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``Although All Things Must Pass Away, George has no plans right now and is still Living In The Material World, and wishes everyone all the very best, God Bless and not to worry.''

[Legs]

Thanks for the updates FPSHOT.

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[FiendishThingie]

Ta FPSHOT!

FT

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[darkhorse]

You also have a nice icon, and a nice signature. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

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"I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course"

[iFrog]

My best wishes to George for a quick and speedy recovery. My heart goes out to his family as well. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/balloon.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by iFrog:
My heart goes out to his family as well. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/balloon.gif

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That's very generous of you, iFrog. He may just need it in a few years. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

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[beatlebangs1964]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By iFrog:
My best wishes to George for a quick and speedy recovery. My heart goes out to his family as well. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/balloon.gif
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I perfectly agree. And FPSHOT, thank you for the web sites.

It is interesting that someone most of us have never met and don't know personally has enriched and influenced many lives.

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Then we will remember things we said today. Yeah.
-- Beatles, 1964

BB1964

[This Message Has Been Edited By beatlebangs1964 On June 01, 2001 06:57 PM]

[FPSHOT]

I have seen nothing of George having leukemia.

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George in I Me Mine; 'I met Kissinger and Ford. Ford was very friendly, Kissinger looked like an Arab, talked like a German and was tanned all over, like Clark Gable, he was a bit like Charlie Chaplin, like a Rutle.

[darkhorse]

Me neither and I really hope I never hear anything about it... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/god.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/jesus.gif

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"You either kiss the future or the past goodbye
We could fly so high..."

[bearkat77]

George with leukemia? No way. Leukemia knows better than to mess with a Beatle.

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Can't say I've heard anything about that either. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thinker.gif