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<DIV>There is so much misinformation about Carl Barks on various parts of the
net, that Carl wishes to have the record set straight. He is now 98.75 years
old. His wit is as sharp as ever but he indeed has been found to have a lymphoma
(which he classifies as a leukemia). He is maintaining his own, i.e., he is
stable on some minor chemotherapy taken in pill form. When he was first
diagnosed he had become very anemic. After 4 blood transfusions, probably 3 to 4
months ago, his red blood count has been satisfactory without need for further
transfusions. I visit him on an almost daily basis and find that his greatest
problem is on of general achiness and fatigue, which I guess at his age is the
norm rather than anything unusual. Occassionally I can get him out
of the house for lunch or to buy something like a new chair to make him more
comfortable. He sends h is best wishes to all of his fans for a happy
holiday season.</DIV>
<DIV>If anyone wants to send him greetings they can use my address, but please
do not expect a personal response.</DIV>
<DIV>Carl Barks</DIV>
<DIV>c/o Gerhard W. Tank, MD</DIV>
<DIV>2370 Scoville Road</DIV>
<DIV>Grants Pass, Or. 97526-3462</DIV>
<DIV>Remember, March 27 will be his 99th birthday so be prepared to forward any
birthday wishes to me or alternatively to Michael Naiman.</DIV></BODY></HTML>