Thoughts and Prayers for Our Idol

It's well documented on this website and in our posting pseudonym that Bobby Murcer was our idol growing up. Well the man who brought joy to us as kids needs our thoughts and prayers again.

As you may recall, Bobby was diagnosed with brain cancer in December, 2006 and underwent surgery, as well as radiation and chemotherapy.

Now word is that the cancer may be back. Bobby's wife Kay sent out an email to their friends and family, including the NY Daily News' Bill Madden, after an MRI Tuesday showed something suspicious. The thought is that it is either scar tissue or a tumor. A biopsy is scheduled for Monday in Houston to make that determination.

Here's the email that was sent out,

Text of e-mail sent by Kay Murcer to friends, including our own Bill Madden:

hello dears...
guess it's been too long since we've sent any new messages about our crazy, jam-packed life... and I've always said that "no news is good news", however, that's why I'm getting this to you today. Bobby's MRI Tuesday showed an area that the docs are concerned about, and he is scheduled for a brain biopsy at MDA this coming Monday . . . Please pray that it will be determined to be necrosis (scar tissue from the radiation), and not another cancerous tumor. It's one of the two.
we've had to make many travel changes, but still hope to be in Tampa for spring training games by the 7th, then to NYC for opening day on the 31st. Life comes with a few bitter pills to swallow, and we are trying to digest this latest bit of information with God's grace as our strength.
many of you know that our dear friend, Dr. Sam Hassenbusch, lost his battle with this insideous (sic) disease last Monday . . . He was such a good man, and taught us much about how best to handle adversity while inspiring everyone on his path along the way. We have been blessed with the Hassenbusch family's encouragement this last year.
Just know that we are dealing with this the only way we know how... with God, family, friends, prayers. It's a bump in the road, and we care so much that each of you are staying with us as the journey continues.
lots of xoxoxoxo, k & bobby

We're all praying for you Bobby!

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