BB1 races to the finish line with an amazing attitude, though no liver transplant is approved at this junction, but, he's not looking back

Chuck, Anne, Sharrie and Baby Georgia in the Snugly

Latest update from BB1. After demanding an answer from the powers that be, he finally got his voice heard. "Why should I wait for two months for answers?" he said, "I could croak before they schedule the surgery."  With that one word, "croak," he got their attention. 

Chuck has always been persistent and in this case it has served him well. The surgery is scheduled for July 17th. That's the good news. The not so good news is, there will be no liver transplant at this point, but it's not out of the question. It may be possible in a year and a half. But, shrinking the tumor is priority right now . The diagnosis he first received from his Santa Barbara Doctor was wrong. The Doctor told him the tumor was 3 centimeters, it's actually 7 centimeters and they can't remove it if it's over 5.  They also said his liver numbers were good, they're now downgraded to fair.

So, the plan of action is... They will go up his groin up into his liver and with a instrument that will melt the tumor and keep it from spreading. He will be in the hospital for three days and may have to do it again if necessary.  If he does nothing he has two years to live, with this plan of action they will manage the tumor and hopefully Chuck will live a long time. 

The Hep C and cirrhosis can't be stopped, but the tumor can be halted so that's what he's facing now.  In the mean time he's heading back to Vegas and will enjoy his Motor Coach and his racing at Speed Vegas until he has to come back to Santa Barbara. 

With all the stress BB1, is facing right now, his love and passion for the Beach Boys is still in full swing.  Look at the PR he pulled off for the Speed Vegas Grand Opening. He got Mike Love to the track and in the car to take this great picture.  He also, while racing, asked Mike's permission to promote Speed Vegas. Here's the results.  Not bad Cuz.  You're still the GREATEST!!!

CELEBRITY SIGHTING

THE BEACH BOYS' MIKE LOVE GETS BEHIND THE WHEEL
AT SPEEDVEGAS 

WHO:

Mike Love, co-founder and member, The Beach Boys

WHAT:

Love drove the track in a brand new Corvette Z06 at SPEEDVEGAS. Love experienced the most thrilling driving experience that Las Vegas has to offer driving multiple laps around the brand new Formula One-inspired track.

PHOTO LINK:

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PHOTO CREDIT:

SPEEDVEGAS

ABOUT SPEEDVEGAS:

SPEEDVEGAS is the new, award-winning 100-acre motorsports complex. Guests at SPEEDVEGAS experience the world’s most sought-after muscle cars and exotic supercars from Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, Corvette and more. The $30 million SPEEDVEGAS experience features an impressive 1.5 mile (2.4 km) Formula One-inspired racetrack comparable to top circuits in the world and includes 12 sweeping turns, 20-degree banked turns, 60 feet of total elevation change and a half-mile straightaway. In addition, the 20,000-square-foot, 2-story welcome center features indoor and outdoor observation decks, food and beverage selections at a well-appointed café, meetings and event space and much more. SPEEDVEGAS is located at 14200 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89054, just minutes south of the world-famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign (Exit 25 on Interstate 15).

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