Update from Paul: Good News on My Recovery

Hi everyone,

It’s Paul, and I wanted to give you all an update. I recently saw my doctor after surgery, and he assured me that they successfully removed the cancer from my left kidney. The margins around it are also clear, which means I won’t need any further treatment like chemotherapy or radiation—great news! While the chances of recurrence aren’t zero, they’re very unlikely.

I’m healing well, though I need to avoid lifting anything over ten pounds for the next six weeks and avoid heavy exertion.

I also want to express my deepest gratitude for the overwhelming love and support you’ve shown—through messages, cards, gifts, and donations. It has truly meant the world to me and has been a huge part of my healing process. I love and appreciate you all so much.

I’m looking forward to getting back to posting on Burning the Ground soon! At first, posts may be a bit limited as I ease back into things, but I’m excited to return.

I appreciate your patience, and I’ll see you all soon.

—Paul

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Brad Westcott
March 7, 2025 1:02 am

best wishes with your recovery!, just made a donation, have a few cold ones, or hot coffees, when you’re ready on me, thanks again for all your work!

finkyjd
finkyjd
March 3, 2025 9:49 am

Hiya – thanks for this, though i think there’s a mistake on the Madonna element. The 1985 12″ of Into The Groove is 4.40 just like the 7″ single – did you mean Material Girl or Virgin perhaps?

Alberto
Alberto
February 25, 2025 9:41 pm

Desde Argentina te mando mucha fuerza tanto mental como espiritual.. yo anduve por la misma y se que es costoso y agotador.. hay que ir paso a paso y tranquilo que ya tendrás el tiempo para seguir con lo tuyo.. Un gran abrazo y que Dios te colme de bendiciones..

Gaston
Gaston
February 23, 2025 5:47 pm
From Buenos Aires, Argentina I want to wish you the best, may your recovery be as quick as possible and send only good energy to you Paul.
bob jones
bob jones
February 23, 2025 7:43 am

Big love from the UK. Recover well.

Carlos Catalan
Carlos Catalan
February 20, 2025 9:00 pm

Good that you are recovering well … and that it remains so, greetings from Viña del Mar, Chile

richard
richard
February 19, 2025 7:14 am

Good Luck and Good Health Paul.

Don W.
Don W.
February 18, 2025 5:39 pm

Bless! I had Colon Cancer a couple of years back. Glad you’re ok!

DJ Marcio
DJ Marcio
February 16, 2025 10:35 am

see you !

MusicMan3
MusicMan3
February 15, 2025 10:28 am

Hi Paul, glad you are on the mend. Get well soon!

Vincent Hainsworth
Vincent Hainsworth
February 15, 2025 8:41 am

I’m glad you are on the road to recovery. Take your time & be well. I had a cancer scare over 15 years ago so I can empathise with you. It’s also a mental battle so let the healing power of music help you!!

PapayaSF
PapayaSF
February 14, 2025 10:14 pm

Get well soon! Thanks again for your efforts to keep this music alive.

Shane
Shane
February 14, 2025 9:20 pm

Thoughts and Prayers for a speedy recovery. I recall years ago you had some health crisis (been following you forever!)

Panagiotis
Panagiotis
February 14, 2025 1:37 pm

Good recovery Paul, take your time!
I’m happy for you!

Kalypso
Kalypso
February 14, 2025 8:18 am

From Brazil. I am very happy for you.
Good recovery.
God bless you!

OPODER
OPODER
February 13, 2025 9:36 pm

Que você se restabeleça completamente, Paul!

Timothy
Timothy
February 13, 2025 4:39 pm

I’m so happy to hear you won’t need chemo. Stay well

R.E.
R.E.
February 13, 2025 1:04 pm

Wow! That’s good news. Good luck with your recovery.

drivel
drivel
February 13, 2025 4:45 am

All the best Paul, take care.

JESUS
JESUS
February 13, 2025 1:52 am

I wish you a quick recovery.

G M
G M
February 12, 2025 10:49 pm

Happy for you and your loved ones !!

GAC
GAC
February 12, 2025 8:48 pm

So happy to hear you are doing well!!! Been thinking of you and hope things are just getting better!!

capopiza
capopiza
February 12, 2025 1:53 pm

Desde Argentina te deseo una pronta y completa recuperacion Amigo. Abrazo

Johnny L
Johnny L
February 12, 2025 10:56 am

Strong as an ox, fresh out the box
The crowd is so live, they’re coming in flocks …

Keep it rockin!

Pava
Pava
February 12, 2025 10:53 am

I’m happy for you Paul . Take time for recovery. Keep goin’

Gus
Gus
February 12, 2025 9:46 am

Get well soon

Martika
Martika
February 12, 2025 6:09 am

AMAZING NEWS!!!!! I’m so glad everything worked out well for you!

Take your time with the recovery. Even though you probably feel like a million bucks right now, you need to allow your body to fully heal.

Giada
Giada
February 12, 2025 3:45 am

Love and support from Italy!

NouveauDance
NouveauDance
February 12, 2025 12:41 am

Fantastic news Paul, all the best to you. xx

Alejandro
Alejandro
February 11, 2025 10:03 pm

Muy buenas noticias, ahora a cuidarse siguiendo las recomendaciones del doctor.

La fe mueve montañas!!..un abrazo y aquí estamos esperandote querido Amigo…saludos desde Valdivia/Chile.

Carrie
Carrie
February 11, 2025 4:43 pm

That’s wonderful news!

DJ Otto
DJ Otto
February 11, 2025 1:24 pm

These are the best news for this week!

I’m really happy that you’re doing well. Go slow, nice and easy. Your body will be grateful for going half-speed for a while…

Jay
Jay
February 11, 2025 9:58 am

Great news! Don’t rush things though. Take all the time you need.

Charly
Charly
February 11, 2025 9:23 am

Rezamos por tu pronta recuperación querido Paul! Un gran abrazo desde Argentina.

transito
transito
February 11, 2025 8:13 am

Hello dear Paul, I hope your recovery process is going as well as you have told us. We will be waiting for your contributions. Greetings and a hug from afar. Keep strong, keep your spirits up, best regards.

martika
martika
February 11, 2025 6:41 am

You go darling! The only way is up.

Jbird
Jbird
February 11, 2025 5:31 am

Such great news! Congratulations, Paul!

judicata
judicata
February 10, 2025 9:47 pm

What great news! So glad to get this update. Wishing you all the best as you continue to recover.

Jermajesty
Jermajesty
February 10, 2025 5:33 pm

Hi Paul – that’s excellent news, I’m so glad your recovery is going well and your outlook is good! Keep strong my friend. (but without lifting anything! 😉 ) xxx

Jon
Jon
February 10, 2025 4:48 pm

Congratulations, DJP. We just went thru a 5 month cancer-battle in our own house and are in a similar place. Wishing you healing and a peaceful heart.

Manuel
Manuel
February 10, 2025 1:51 pm

Congratulations on overcoming this Paul! You have shared so much joy with all of us through your contributions that the universe MUST reward you back with good vibe and healing!

David
David
February 10, 2025 1:28 pm

GREAT news Paul!!

Stu
Stu
February 10, 2025 1:19 pm

Terrific news, and a hopeful prognosis. Take all the time you need, and you’ll need it. We’ll all still be here when you’re feeling up to it. Meantime, rest, take joy in life, and forget about the rest of us!

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
February 10, 2025 11:59 am

Hi Paul, that’s wonderful news!! So happy to hear you’re on the mend. I know you’re in good hands at home. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, and thank you for the update!

Post
Post
February 10, 2025 11:09 am

Take your time and rest and heal!

Oscar Noriega
Oscar Noriega
February 10, 2025 8:43 am

Great news Paul, I hope your health continues to improve, rest and recover, remember that there is more time than life.

Erik
Erik
February 10, 2025 6:45 am

That’s such great news! Stay well and take your time to heal

joel
joel
February 10, 2025 5:28 am
good life Paul!!!
greetings from Uruguay
DJBD
DJBD
February 10, 2025 4:04 am

Hi Paul.Great to hear your good news.Best wishes with your recovery.Have a top Monday and new Week.You and Jeremy go well.

Nalto
Nalto
February 9, 2025 11:15 pm

Great news Paul, but take it easy, your heath is more important!