Phil Cline

While we had our disagreements with Phil Cline and still question many of moves during his tenure, we never wished him ill. In fact, his blocking the blog from Department computers led to our going from almost a thousand views a day to something close to 8,000 hits on a daily basis and we never looked back. It is unfortunate that he has fallen sick and we wish him nothing but a speedy recovery. He sent the following letter this past weekend:

• Here is an update on my medical condition.
  
  I am currently at Central DuPage Hospital where I underwent a series of tests and procedures Friday they found a tumor on my pancreas during a ct scan.
  
  Saturday they performed a Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography which allowed them to put a stent in a blocked duct that was causing bile to spread into my bloodstream.
  
  Sunday they performed a transhepatic cholangiogram
  
  The test is performed in a radiology department by a radiologist. X-rays are used to help the health care provider locate your liver and bile ducts. A long, thin, flexible needle is then inserted through the skin into the liver. The health care provider injects dye, called contrast medium, into the bile ducts. Contrast helps highlight certain areas they can be seen better. More x-rays are taken as the dye flows through the bile ducts into the small intestine.
  
  Sunday they performed a second Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and placed a stent to unblock the pancreatic duct.
  
  Monday I’m scheduled to be transferred to Loyola to address the tumor on the pancreas.
  
  My family and I are overwhelmed with the outpouring of your calls, e-mails, good thoughts and prayers. With the medical skills of all the doctors, nurses and technicians we are going to fight this the best we can. Let’s hope God still has plans for me. God bless you and thank you for your friendship.
  
  Thanks
  
  Phil

Good Luck, Godspeed and Best Wishes Sir.