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I went to the doctor yesterday. We found out my cancer is progressing again. It was our hope that after my latest surgery in January my blood levels would normalize, but that is not the case.

At this point, treatment options are very limited and there really isn't much more doctors can do. We will continue to monitor the progression, and just see where that takes us. Alternative treatments are always an option but my wife and I have been dealing with this for 17 years.... we've heard just about every suggestion, so please don't make this post about that. We're use to the ups and downs associated with having cancer.

I know there are alot of you that keep us in your thoughts and prayers so I thought I would share this news with my IOW friends.

I will enjoy some great racing this season and I encourage everyone to do the same, we just never know when it might be our last race night.

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Bill, keep hanging tough...you will be in everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

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Our family will have you in our prayers each day. Keep up the fight and see you at LPS.
Dan & Dru Laycock and family
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Keep fighting the good fight, Bill. You can count on us for prayers and support.

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From our previous talks we both know that attitude and spirit is the best medicine and source of strength. There is NO doubt you have that. See ya at the races buddy.

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Bill, I will continue to keep you in my prayers every day!

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Bill, your courage and grace are inspiring. Will keep you in my prayers, hang in there, buddy.

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Bill, your always in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there big guy.

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Bill,
Hang in there.Give it hell all the way.I know part of what you are going through.It`s been 2 yrs. for me next month.
Stay tough my friend. See you at the races.

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Hang in there Bill, you and Shondra are in my prayers

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Bill, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you continue your courageous fight.

Joe

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Bill, you and your family will be in my prayers.

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Bill,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I too want thank you for your strength and inspiration.

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You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Bill, although we have never met in person, like so many others here on IOW, I feel as if we have been friends for years. It saddens all of us to hear this nasty disease is rearing its ugly head again.

The late Jim Valvano said it in his unforgettable speech at the ESPY's, "Don't give up, Don't ever give up". I hope you can find some strength in those words as well.

Keep fighting. The Power of IOW Prayer will be pushing everyday as well... Best to you and your Family.

Pete G and the Gulick Gang..

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Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

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Bill you will be in my prayers, keep fighting!

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Pete, it is ironic that you would bring up Jimmy V... His speech is one that I find myself replaying over and over. I love it!

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Bill, you are in our prayers!! Keep your head up!!

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Bill,you ,as well as Jim Valvano,have been an inspiration for me. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

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Bill Keep fighting bud ! Sara and I will keep you in our prayers :6:

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Bill,

You and your family are in our thougths and prayers. Hang in there...your strength is inspiring.

Tony Stewart Racing

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I don't know anybody personally, that has effected the lives of more people than you have, Bill. Or anybody that is broadly held in higher regard. I believe what goes around comes around. Hopefully, the good will of all those that have benefitted from your work, will come back to you and help change the course of your situation. You have many, many others that are in your corner, fighting this fight with you.

Jerry

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Bill,

You and your family have been in my constant prayers. Make the best of every day.

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Bill,
I can only echo the sentiments that have been already expressed.Please know that we are with you here in AZ.
Joe

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Earlene and I send our prayers.

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Wow.....once again this site has hit home. I first met dwight clock in here and developed a friendship after chatting and meeting him at brownsburg and kokomo tracks. Now to hear this about Bill is a real reminder to all of us about the real value of life. Bill although we have never met i want you to know how much i appreciated all your work and that your site was one of the first i read whenever i signed on,not only for the racing news but knowing how fair you treated everyone that posted on here. My prayers are with you and yours ..........god bless

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As are we here in SE IN. Not a late night nor early morning passes when I don't think of you and send up a prayer. Hang tough RACER.

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Bill,
GOD bless you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Prayers for you and your family, stay strong

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Bill,

We just returned from our Talladega trip and I am certainly saddened by the news. As my grandson battled this dreaded disease, you were a voice of reason and inspiration. I certainly wish there was something that I could say to make this all better. I will continue to pray for your recovery and leave you with these words that the Padfield family lives by daily. Dream, Hope, Believe.

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Praying for you and your family. God be with you.

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Bill,

I'm a huge college basketball fan (although you can't tell that from my awful showing in your IOW board contest). I watch the Jimmy V Classic games every year and I always get goose bumps when watching the speech. That man couldn't even walk up and down the stairs unaided but when he started talking it was like he was infused with a strength, or spirit, that just took him over. His words are inspiring, whether one is fighting illness or not.

I wish you the best.

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Sounds like a good time for matching tattoos, you do need a pit pass. We never stopped thinking about you and several other of our friends fighting everyday.

Jerry #66j
stida.com

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When I started going to the pits as a "gopher" almost 50 years ago, I soon learned that real racing people referred to a person as a "racer" when they wanted to pay a compliment. Marv's brief sentence of encouragement, which I have quoted, says it all.
See ya at the track, racer!

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Hey Bill,

Just watched it again. Thanks for posting it so everyone can enjoy one of the most famous speeches of our time. It gives me chills every time.

Keep the faith brother...

pg

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Bill, I don't know what else to say that hasn't already been said.My Family will be praying for you everyday.

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Bill as Jimmy V,said don't ever give up and I know you won't. Absolutly love IOW and can't thank you enough for all you do.Would love to meet you at the track when I am back in Indiana.We will continue to keep you in our prayers==============joe

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The news of your Cancer coming back saddens me, you & your family will be in my prayers. Be strong & know God is w/ you no matter what, his ways are not our ways. :23:

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Most every day I think of you, my good buddy in Iowa with his health issues and my cousin, in his own battle with the Big C. All 3 of you are younger than me. Though I know that life isn't fair, still I'm reminded most every day.

Let the record show that, no matter how many years Bill is allowed here on Earth, he is making the most of them. He lives a life that is an example for the rest of us. He shows us how to handle whatever life throws us.

I pray that God's will be done. May He bless and keep my friend and his family.