Tony Snow's illness

The Washington Times ^ | 2/19/05 | Greg Pierce, Inside Politics

[bitt]

....Tony Snow's illness

"Popular Fox News TV and radio host Tony Snow is about to undergo surgery to remove his cancerous colon," Washington Whispers columnist Paul Bedard reported yesterday, Thursday, at www.usnews.com.

"'I've been living in fear of cancer for 27 years,' he tells Whispers. 'I've got too much to live for.' He was meeting with a surgeon [yesterday], and might go under the knife this weekend. Snow said he's had colitis for years and knew he was a high-risk candidate. His mother died of cancer when she was 38. He got the diagnosis last week during a routine check. 'Of course I was shocked,' he said. 'I didn't know something was up.' But, he said, 'We're dealing with it. We're forging ahead.'

"Snow said the game plan is to remove the whole colon. 'The kind of cancer I've got is a real baddy.' He and his doctors expect a full recovery within a year. The cancer scare comes right as he's renegotiating a new three-year contract with Fox, but Snow said it shouldn't interrupt the talks and eventual agreement. And he wanted to thank his listeners who have been praying for him. 'The power of prayer is pretty powerful. You really do feel better,' he said." ....

[bitt]

prayers and good thoughts.

[MEG33]

Prayers for a complete recovery.

[MoJo2001]

You'll beat this thing Tony!! Heads Up!!

Continued prayers!

[tet68]

I never cared that much for Tony when he would stand in
for Rush but this is hard.
My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family.
t.

[I still care]

This hurts. Tony Snow is, next to Rush, my favorite host. And he just seems a really all around great guy.

Tony, I've been praying for you. It'll be tough, but you will be all right.

[trebb]

Tony is one of the good ones - may God watch over him

[dennisw]

Good luck Tony and prayers! A few years back he had a real adventure building a house in Washington. I'll bet that upped the guy's stress levels and stress impacts on colitis

[traderrob6]

Prayers for Tony and his family Exposing the Left

[Loud Mime]

Tony, big prayers are coming to you from our household. My dear 82 year old mother absolutely loves you and is very concerned. We're glad to hear the you have a good prognosis; hope all goes well.

[red-dawg]

Prayers for one of the good ones.

[Clintons Are White Trash]

God Bless you Tony! I absolutely adore him and hate to see him go thru this.

[MaryFromMichigan]

Our prayers are with you and your family!

[ken5050]

My favorite Tony Snow moments are when he's on the tiube , on O'Reilly's show, and Bill is going off on something or other, as he is wont to do...Tony sits there, that little grin on his face, one eyebrow slightly raised, till Bill finishes..

[kellynla]

Does anyone know what a person's chances are with this type of cancer and surgery???

[bert]

dittos....

[mrs tiggywinkle]

Continued prayer heavenward <><

[crabbie]

Prayers for a complete recovery are with you.

[joesbucks]

I agree. Tony has in my opinion the ability to get conservative ideas across without the hype. And when conservatives screw up, he talks about it, and moves on. He won't sugar coat it but he won't bemoan it. Class act and a big favorite of mine. good luck Tony! You're in my prayers.

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God bless you Tony. May the Lord be with his surgeons and guide their hands. My prayers are with you.