[ClearCase_guy]

I will pray for his recovery -- but pancreatic cancer is about as close to a death sentence as you can get.

[butternut_squash_bisque]

"...malignant pancreatic mass, which has been completely removed."

Not very likely. The metastasis rate is very high. Prognosis is grim to bad.

[prion]

Uh-oh. Fast, mean cancer, that one.

[good old days]

Ping

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Robson says it is hoped the tenor will recommence his TOUR in early 2007.

If he's able to resume his tour next year, he'll be very lucky. This is usually a death sentence. I wish him the best.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Pavarotti with wife and daughter...

[Rightfootforward]

How sad. Was in conversation about him earlier today before I heard this news. Years ago I had the pleasure of seeing him perform Turandot in SF. Brilliant, brilliant singer and performer. Prayers.

[nuconvert]

Oh, awful news.
I wish him the best