And suddenly, everything had changed...again

The statement I am about to make is not an easy one. As some of you may know I was hospitalized last Friday, upon receiving unsettling results to blood work taken by my doctor in New York City. I had visited him after canceling a show in New Jersey due to frequent and uncommon voice problems I was having on a recent tour with my new project, Jacks Mannequin. He decided upon seeing me that my pale complexion warranted some tests to be taken. A decision, which in retrospect, marks a substantial shift in the course of my life. I was admitted on Friday and spent the following days awaiting results of a bone marrow sample taken from my hip. This Wednesday my doctors officially diagnosed me with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, otherwise known as (ALL). I know this news will be met with both shock and concern and want you all to be aware that this disease, though difficult, is highly treatable and completely cured in most cases. I feel extremely strong in spirit and I am ready to meet this head on and beat it. I am a natural born fighter with an immense amount of love and positive energy inside me. I am not only confident but I am certain I will come out of this a stronger human being with a greater understanding of life and my place in the world. Even as my words reach this page I feel the strength of my family, friends and those who will read this inspiring me as I make my way home to Los Angeles to undergo treatment. Rest assured the doctors we have assembled are the best in their field. My care will be both personal and on the cutting edge of Leukemia research. As for the release of the new Jacks Mannequin record, "Everything in Transit", my label has honored my wishes to hold to our intended august 9th release date. I believe music to be the greatest natural healer and it is important for me to share this collection of songs with you all as I embark on this unpredictable voyage. You are all in my heart. Be well and I will see you soon.

In lieu of flowers or gifts please make your way to your local blood banks, or send contributions to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation at 9272 Jeronimo rd. suite 107A, Irvine CA 92618. For more information go to www.pcrf-kids.com

Comments

[suzanne]

andrew, i'm so sorry to hear about all of this. i am praying for you as much as i can. we all love you. just get better, ohkay?

<3suzanne

[Andrea]

I love you Andrew.

... please get well soon.

[Emma]

Andrew, I think it's awesome you're meeting this head on with so much spirit and know you can ge through this! Good luck with everything and I can't wait for the new album!
-Emma

[caroline_elizabeth]

no words can describe your strength. i feel powerless. i want to help. i will.

caroline

[abbey]

We are all hoping for you.

Thank you for inspiring my thoughts of love, life, and loss.

[suzanne]

gosh, there is so much i forgot in that last comment to say that i've been wanting to say. so, here it goes again...

i was in complete shock when i found about your disease. i cried all day two days in a row. then, i realized you were being so positive about it. i'm really glad you are though. its only making you a stronger person. the messengers are all taking their time to send you things. they're making scrapbooks and everything. all i can say is, expect a lot of presents. haha. i noticed you mentioned before how you felt extremely bad about cancelling the tour, but i think everyones mostly concerned about your health. all we want is for you to get better. you've inspired me in so many ways. and i want to thank you for that. you're an amazing person, andrew. i'm praying for you.

<3suzanne

[Rachel]

Andrew, I feel so helpless and upset. It seems as if you, being the one that's sick, are even more strong than I am right now, and that's an amazing thing. Get well soon, you're in my prayers, always.

[brenda]

Be strong, Andrew. You can do it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! (runs for checkbook.)
let us know what we can do
... anything, and i mean ANYTHING!

[nomi]

i hope that if i ever have to go through something as horrible as what you are going through now, i will be as strong as you are. if anyone can get through this, it is you.

[ABrad45]

There is a reason why we are all so inspired by you and I cannot quote anything better than the previous statement for why. Get well soon, and I look forward to seeing you in Jersey again!

Alex

[Erica]

When i found out about all of this I was in shock. I've kept you in my prayers and hope you get well soon. It is much of a relief to see that you are going into this with such a strong and positive state of mind, go andrew! haha

can't wait for the album to come out!

[amelia]

I love you and your music so much. I send my love and I know you will beat this. Get better soon and come play in New Jersey because we love you here =)

[Gemma]

Andrew,
We all love you. Get well soon! You're in my prayers.

[Katie]

Andrew, I know that you're going to be fine. You're meeting this challenge with positivity and optimism, and I know you have the strength to beat this. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Keep smiling, and good luck with everything! We Love You!!

[Elizabeth]

Andrew McMahon,
I wish nothing more than your full recovery and well-being. I'm still speechless at the fact that this could actually happen to anyone like you. No one deserves this, especially you. You should know that all your fans care deeply about you because you are such a good person and treat everyone so nicely. I remember seeing you at concerts, and no matter what, you always had a
smile on your face and was as pleasent as ever. You were born to fight. I'm glad this is curable. You are a great person, Andrew, and I want nothing more than you to recover fully and enter remission. You have the best fans out there and we all love you. I'll keep you in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers. Remain strong and keep yourself positive and healthy throughout the whole process. Take it easy and get better soon.

Elizabeth

[Phil]

Get well soon Andrew! I know its not going to be a fun ordeal but I know youll make it through. Please post an address so we can send care packages and such!

[jane]

get well soon andrew<3

you'll get through this!!

i love you!
jane

[Pat]

Hey Andrew,
you are in a prayers every night. my friends and i all hope that you get better soon so we can see you again. your music is awsome and i can't wait to hear the new cd that is coming out. get well soon bc we all miss you. you are the best. keep rocking!

[erin]

Thank you for being so faithful and taking the time to post on here when I'm sure you have 10 million other things to be worrying about.

It's weird how I don't even know you, but when I read about your leukemia it was like hearing that my dear friend had been diagnosed with it.

Stay strong!

Much, much love
Erin

[Meredith]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. You, your family, and your friends are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you stay strong and positive.

[Kathleen]

you're incredibly loved, I have faith that you'll beat this. stay strong!

[Kathy]

Andrew, I hope you get better soon. I'm keeping you in my prayers. I'm glad that you are looking at this with a positive additude. It sucks that bad things happen to such amazing people.

Kathy

[Melissa]

Andrew,
I know you have no idea who I even am but I feel like I know you through your music. You have inspired me more than you will ever know through your music and inspire me even more with your strength and courage. Your songs have gotten me through some very rough times in my life. You seem to be a very strong person so I am sure your strong will and your family and friends will help you through this terrible time and lead you to a full recovery. I will be praying for you!

-Melissa

[Lauren]

i am so terribly sorry to hear what has happened, you have made me so much stronger through your music, and i hope that all of the love that i am sending and all of the love that all of your other fans are sending will give you enough strength.

your in my prayers.

-Lauren

[Jess]

Andrew, I know you'll get through this. We're all thinking about you, and we'll all be there to see you again after you're all better. You're amazing.