John David Puszczykowski

September 29, 1941 - April 19, 2009   

My Dad passed away Sunday from complications from multiple sclerosis and prostate cancer.  This site was one of the big loves of his life.  My brother and I suggested he start a MN hockey website back in 1998 (I think) when his MS was starting to limit his mobility.  I thought it would keep him busy.  I just didn't know how busy. 

If anyone is interested in taking over this site, please contact me at eric@mnprogressiveproject.com.

 A Message  to my readers  from John of MNPuck 
                                                    (Jan 23, 2009)

An old English proverb, "All good things must come to an end."

I have multiple sclerosis.  I feel fortunate that the deterioration has been slow.  No peaks and valleys.

I have cancer of the prostrate gland.  That was kept at bay for a while with meds.

Had a severe stabbing pains in my upper chest.  This was the manifestation of cancer in the T-4 vertebra of my spinal cord.  Operation, recovery, and therapy in the hospital took five weeks.

The prostate cancer spread to the bones in my chest cavety.  I basically have two choices for treatment:
(a) vigorously attack the cancer with chemo and radiation therapy.  This may buy me a few
     more mouths of life.  But my "quality of life" goes to hell.
(b) enroll in a hospice home care situation.  The staff is concerned with keeping me
     comfortable and free of pain.
My family and I selected hospice home care.

So, I'm fine (relatively speaking), relatively free of pain (thanks to the pain killers), and going about each day as best I can.

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