Well, I just got off the phone with Francisco Vargas. He has been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. At this point he is undergoing Chemo. He's being treated at one of the best hospitals in country, Stanford Medical in Pal Alto. His daughter is at his side keeping him company. Keep our Francisco in your thoughts and prayers. Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Prayers are on the way.
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
Speechless, There are not enough words to describe the goodness in this man.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
I will pray for him along with all of you. He deserves our prayers. Cisco is one very hard worker and is loved by most of us.The doctors must save this very talented man. God bless him.
Posted by PatRaap (Member # 4290) on :
Prayers and positive thoughts are on their way! So sorry to hear this! Please let him know we are thinking of him and praying!
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
He's in my prayers.
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
I was with him a few months ago. He looked pretty good...Riding around on his new motorcycle.........
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Sending healing thoughts to Francisco....get well soon. Alicia, please keep us posted on his recovery.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
that one has a good recovery chance........we wish it is caught early.....having had cancer and being 5 years cancer free.......its not easy to deal with.........
Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :
we keep him in our prayers. get well soon my friend.
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Thoughts and Prayers are headed West. Cisco is one of the best, in many ways.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Alicia, thank you for the heads up.
Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are going his way also. Hang in there my friend.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Hey Amigo ... praying for your speedy recovery!
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Always sad to hear of health issue with a fellow letterhead. Prayers sent.
Posted by Joy Kjer (Member # 3026) on :
Love and hugs from Nebraska for Cisco.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Sending healing prayers your way.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Thanks for letting us know Alicia - do you have an address where we can send a card?
Posted by Bernie Lohmeyer (Member # 2076) on :
Were prayin here in Kansas ....
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
anyone still in touch with Bustamante?
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Thoughts, prayers and good vibes heading your way.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Yes Alicia, thanks for letting us know. I feel like someone just punched me in the stomach though! Please, can you find out where we can send notes, cards or whatever? HUGS to our Cisco!!!!!
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Man, that's news you never want to hear. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Cisco. I noticed your weight loss this summer. Modern medicine is going to pull you through this, so hang tough.
Posted by david butler (Member # 591) on :
Cisco....danget man...sorry to hear that this old world has got you down...make one of those blinky lights that says something like "FIX THIS...NOW"...You know that we are all pulling for you man...
David & Susie Butler
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Add me to the long list of people that have the utmost respect for you, your talent and your humanity. Once you've beaten this, you'll be forever stronger and keenly aware of making the best of everyday. I had kind of a rough day today, but hey it was just "stuff". See you've helped me again Cisco. Thank you. be well my friend.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Best wishes Cisco. Duncan stole my thoughts right out of my head, so ditto what Duncan said.
Posted by Judy Grossman (Member # 235) on :
Ooooh, my California brother of the brush!! I am so shocked. Sending you healing thoughts. I will do some searching and give Standford a call and see if I can get an address and will post. Love you, Cisco!!
Posted by Judy Grossman (Member # 235) on :
Just talked to Cisco! Got the lowdown. He has Stage 4 Lymphoma and isn't sure when he is getting out of the hospital. He said please don't call, it is exhausting repeating himself about what happened. He forgot his password to get on letterville to connect with everyone. The important thing is that he is in a fabulous hospital with the best care. Below is the Standford address and below that is his home address. He is hoping to be released soon.
Stanford Hospital Clinics 300 Pasteur Dr. F Ground Nursing Station Room F075A Stanford,CA 94305
Home: 2741 No. Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Please do not post anything on Facebook. He doesn't want anyone to know that no one is at his house unattended. He is going to try to get his password here and connect with everyone. Keep sending those prayers and painted love notes!! WE LOVE YOU, CISCO!!
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Wow, so great to hear from all of you. I got a call from Judy and that was a surprise, but a good one. She always knows how to put a smile on anyone. Yeah not feeling the greatest, but all I can do is think positive as they say around here. Some have things a lot worst then me, so I just hang in there. When I spoke to Judy about calls, didn't want to sound like a grumpy but so hard when all you body level is at such a low point. I found out my red and white, and plateits are so low I have to change my whole way of living, hard to hear I should do this, I should do that. get a thousand questions and then everybody becomes a doc. But I do want to thank all of you for the kind support and prayers, feels really good to know some remembers me
[ July 29, 2015, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: FranCisco Vargas ]
Posted by Roy Frisby (Member # 736) on :
Hang in there Cisco. You will beat this. That chemo is hell on Earth at times, but you can do it. I went thru that 15 years ago and fooled all the doctors. I was given a 2% chance of success and by the grace of the good Lord, I'm still here. Praying for ya.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
I was just talking about you to Karen bush today. First time I met her in person as I'm on holidays in New England. All the best for a full and speedy recovery.
Posted by Dennis Kiernan (Member # 12202) on :
Wishing you a speedy recovery and the best of everything. Francisco
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Hoping you get your strength back real soon and your body responses well to the treatment...everyone wishes you a full and speedy recovery.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Prayers from my house to yours.
Posted by PatRaap (Member # 4290) on :
Good to hear from you Cisco! Hang in there my friend! The Cancer stuff really sucks = and the Chemo does too! But with the modern technologies...you can get through it! Hugs and prayers will keep coming your way!
Posted by Dennis Raap (Member # 3632) on :
Cisco you are in my thoughts and prayers get well soon.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
thanks again everyone. I'm waiting to get released from the hospital. so once I get back home I can get the chemo over there. god bless you and love you all!!
Posted by Jay Allen (Member # 195) on :
Positive thoughts, Cisco . . . positive thoughts.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
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