Rest In Peace Ronnie James Dio

[FORD]

“Thanks again to all of Ronnie’s friends and fans, and — by the way — Ronnie has not lost any hair yet!”

Well, I suppose that's good news, but really, with the amount of hair he's already lost in recent years, how could you tell?

[Panamark]

RJD, going to the movies during chemo ?
Wow, I thought Chemo made you weak as anything.
All the more power to him, hope they really did find this
early....

[FORD]

Well, it's not like going to the movies is all that physically demanding. You just sit in a chair for 2 hours. The worst thing about doing that on chemo would be the getting sick part.

But Ronnie, being the veteran rocker that he is, probably is aware that a certain herbal medicine is great for fighting off the nausea. Maybe Wendy's baking some brownies for him?

[Panamark]

Would make the movies more interesting too !

[UK ROCKER]

New Update From Wendy Dio

Since my last update, we have been back and forth to Houston three times for tests and chemo treatments, an emergency run to St. Joseph’s for another blood clot, an ultrasound and another cat scan. We met with Dr. Ajani, Ronnie’s oncologist, on Monday, and he was very pleased with the treatment so far. Some tumors have gone and some have shrunk. He says we have a long road to travel, but we are on the right path. Going back and forth to Houston is getting old, with all the cancelled and delayed flights and some of the rude Continental staff, the same boring food at the hotel (I think we have eaten everything on their horrible menu!), but…when we get a good report from the doctor, it is all worth it. The only food Ronnie says he can taste is Indian curry; everything tastes like metal (HEAVY metal?) because of the chemo. We did, however, have a nice breakfast with Carmen and his mother on Friday. He is still waiting for his bone marrow transplant.

I am so sorry if I have upset any of our friends for not returning calls or emails, but please understand that it is so draining for me to go over and over to everyone about Ronnie’s progress. This is why I thought that if I wrote an update once a month, everyone can know of Ronnie’s progress at the same time. The Fan Club just delivered a huge sack of mail, and we have been reading all the wonderful cards and letters you have all sent. Thank you all so much – it keeps our spirits up knowing you all love Ronnie so much and wish him well. Ronnie and I have a great support system: Simon, who does so much; Geezer and Gloria (she has been my strength, everyday she listens to me, whether I am happy or not); Sheila and Jacqui, friends for 25 years who would go anywhere or do anything for Ronnie or I; Mike Carden, a cancer survivor who is always available to talk to; Rudy, Vinny, Doug, Scott, Big Scott, Lois and Wyn; my colleagues at work – Marchele, Lynne, Carmen, Anthony and Diana; Dr. Mena, Dr. Chu and our wonderful Dr. Kapoor, who is available 24/7 for us and spent his whole Sunday day off with us at the emergency room, and of course Dr. Ajani, who mixes his magic cocktail of chemo and gives us hope.

Ronnie takes a walk everyday in the park and keeps busy with his music and watching sports. He was really mad that he missed the Super Bowl because we had to fly back to Houston on that Sunday, as his chemo started at 8.00am on Monday. He is in real good spirits and will be going to the studio next week to listen to the mix of the Heaven and Hell DVD that will be released later this year. He is itching to get back on tour, and with the good reports and all of your prayers and good energy, I think he is going to make it. Bless you all.

Wendy

KNAC.COM - News - Ronnie James Dio - Latest Update

[kissfan1976]

I had heard that RJD was in town for his cancer treatments,i guess this confirms it.

[Mr Walker]

Nice news item on Dio's fight with cancer.

Sure they fuck up and say he is currently fronting 'Dio' as opposed to 'Heaven and Hell', but what are you gonna do...

He looks and sounds great.
Sorry, couldn't figure out how to imbed it.

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[ELVIS]

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[ELVIS]

That sux!

[kissfan1976]

Thanks, Walker!

I missed that last night.

I heard RJD had been coming to Houston for treatments but I didn't feel it would be right to hound the man down for autographs while he's dealing with his illness.

I was lucky enough to win backstage passes to meet RJD and band on the Dream Evil tour,Ronnie was very cool and friendly but Vinnie Appice was trying to hit on my 19 year old girlfriend.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Merging with the original Dio thread....

[DavidLeeNatra]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmJhddQQk3g

[SilvioDante]

In the last 5 years, I have lost 4 people that are very close to me to cancer....

I would love to see cancer lose once...

Keep up the fight Ronnie...

[ELVIS]

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[Seshmeister]

Who is that annoying noisy whore in the background?