I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

This is where all of the games are discussed.

Moderators: alietr, trainman, econgator, dhkendall

harrumph
Voyeur
Posts: 1846
Joined: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:00 pm
Location: Princeton, NJ

I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by harrumph »

I've been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My particular case is probably fairly survivable. I'll be having surgery hopefully soon.

One thing I can say about the experience is that it's really painful, and it's been hard to get more than two hours of sleep a night. For Alex Trebek to go through it and still perform to his high standard is amazing.
User avatar
cmp146
Jeopardy! Contestant
Posts: 333
Joined: Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:31 pm

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by cmp146 »

My sincere hope for a quick and successful recovery.
Steppenwolf
Loyal Jeopardista
Posts: 248
Joined: Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:32 pm

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by Steppenwolf »

Wishing you the very best results, and hoping to continue to see you here on the board for many years to come!
User avatar
squarekara
J! Reactionary
Posts: 1552
Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:49 am
Location: USDA Zone 5

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by squarekara »

Here's hoping everything goes smoothly with your treatment and that you'll power through the tough parts. Know that we're thinking of you!
User avatar
ElendilPickle
ToC Enabler
Posts: 2707
Joined: Tue May 15, 2012 12:53 am

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by ElendilPickle »

All the best to you. Please keep us posted.
CasualJeopardyFan19
Loyal Jeopardista
Posts: 151
Joined: Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:57 am

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by CasualJeopardyFan19 »

Wishing you the best of luck!
User avatar
triviawayne
Hoping I don’t drown in this contestant pool
Posts: 2677
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:50 pm

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by triviawayne »

F&$k cancer

Kick its butt!
Total game show career losings = $171,522
User avatar
Peachbox
Sports Jeopardy! Contestant
Posts: 684
Joined: Fri Jun 20, 2014 5:25 am

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by Peachbox »

triviawayne wrote: Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:51 pm F&$k cancer

Kick its butt!
I second this. I hope your treatment goes well.
User avatar
hbomb1947
Still hoping to get on Jeopardy! while my age is in double digits
Posts: 2434
Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:31 am

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by hbomb1947 »

I dreaded opening this thread. Glad they caught yours early. Here's hoping for a quick and successful treatment for you.
Follow me on twitter, even though I rarely tweet! https://twitter.com/hbomb_worldwide
User avatar
StevenH
Not J! Contestant Material
Posts: 2524
Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:24 pm
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by StevenH »

So sorry to hear. Best of luck on a speedy and full recovery!
User avatar
opusthepenguin
The Best Darn Penguin on the Whole JBoard
Posts: 10319
Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:33 pm
Location: Shawnee, KS
Contact:

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by opusthepenguin »

Ouch. I was just sympathizing with Alex during today's game, thinking, only two shows left and then you can rest! Really sorry to hear that you're able to one-up me and actually empathize with the man. Best wishes for successful treatment and a speedy recovery.
User avatar
boson
Trivial
Posts: 1719
Joined: Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:01 pm

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by boson »

I was hoping you were going to have a moustache pic....

Not nearly so fun. Best wishes for a speedy treatment and recovery.

Thanks for letting us know Harrumph - let us know if there is something we as a jeopardy community can do to help.
User avatar
MarkBarrett
Watches Jeopardy! Way Too Much
Posts: 16471
Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:37 am
Location: San Francisco

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by MarkBarrett »

Cancer sucks and best wishes to you harrumph for relief from pain and better nights' sleep. May the procedure go well and the healing/prognosis be even better.
kprather895
Loyal Jeopardista
Posts: 159
Joined: Thu Mar 20, 2014 2:32 pm

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by kprather895 »

You've got my prayers, along with everyone else's.
harrumph
Voyeur
Posts: 1846
Joined: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:00 pm
Location: Princeton, NJ

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by harrumph »

Thank you all for your kind remarks.
User avatar
alietr
Site Admin
Posts: 8980
Joined: Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:20 pm
Location: Bethesda, MD

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by alietr »

Aw, crud. My best wishes for a quick and complete recovery.
User avatar
Woof
Swimming in the Jeopardy! Pool
Posts: 5125
Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:53 pm

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by Woof »

What Hbomb said. I had a bad feeling when I saw the thread title and your post confirmed it. Good luck to you fighting this!
User avatar
billiej
Watches Jeopardy! Way Too Much
Posts: 789
Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:56 pm
Location: Maine

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by billiej »

Woof wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:44 am What Hbomb said. I had a bad feeling when I saw the thread title and your post confirmed it. Good luck to you fighting this!
Same. The thread title gave me a sinking feeling. Not what you want to see, even if you don't know the person. I wish you all the best!
User avatar
Robert K S
Jeopardy! Champion
Posts: 5249
Joined: Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:26 pm
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contact:

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by Robert K S »

Best wishes and love from one boardie to another. Sorry you have to deal with this.
User avatar
nserven
At the Clam Shack
Posts: 1149
Joined: Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:05 pm
Location: Greenfield, MA

Re: I Have Something In Common With Alex Trebek

Post by nserven »

Wishing you a swift treatment and recovery.
Post Reply