When World Tag Team Champion Rowdy Roddy Piper underwent back surgery for an injury he sustained during the World Wrestling Entertainment tour in Europe last month, the surgeons discovered two small marble-sized areas behind his stomach that gave cause for concern that he might have cancer. After biopsy, a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was made. Because the cancer was found early, Piper is optimistic that he will be able to wrestle cancer to the mat to complete defeat. "It seems like I have been fighting someone, something, someplace, in some manner, my whole life. But this fight, is one I am gonna win! Ever Forward." stated Piper on his blog.
Canadian-born Piper lives in the Portland, Oregon area. If you are a fan who would like to send Piper your support and best wishes, you can write to him at:
Roddy Piper
18645 S.W. Farmington Rd.
PMB 312
Aloha, Oregon
97007
USA
Piper blogs about wrestling, his family, and now surviving cancer at Piper's Pit.
1. Piper , all I can say is you are in our prayers , you are a legend and always will be remembered for the greatness you have brought and everytime you come out to the ring the smiles you bring to peoples faces , we me and friends are waiting for your return , we love you man , you are truly the greatest and I know you are strong enuff to overcome the illness and when you do it will be awesome to see you back doin what you do best...Pipers Pit Rules.....God Bless you and your family.
Posted at 8:25PM on Dec 21st 2006 by Big Daddy DeRousse