Sorry to hear that. I first got introduced to Spam when I was a Boy Scout and we would do weekend stays at the Boy Scout Camp. I would take Spam, Vienna Sausage, and Potted meat as my proteins as they did not have to be refrigerated. A box of saltine crackers, and a loaf of bread and I was set for the weekend.
I also lived in Hawaii for 10 years both while in the military and when I retired from the service. Hawaii consumes more Spam than any other state. It is not uncommon to find it at most local,, non-tourist, restaurants.