Hornblower
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Michael Thompson*This post was posted by Tommo's wife and moved from 'General Chat'*
Dear Admin
This note is to inform your members that, Michael (Tommo2) Thompson, has been suffering a heart condition these past 10 months. Since his operation, in February this year, he has since been diagnosed with bowel and lymphoma cancer. At this stage he is doing OK and handling the effects of chemo rather well.
Although he has lost most of his hair, a per photograph, he is still a very proud person.
I believe you both met in Adelaide at the reunion this year.
Regards
Sue Thompson
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Hornblower
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Thank you Sue for letting us know about our dear family member. I've moved your post to here so that it doesn't 'self-prune' in a short time.
As I'm sure you know, he let me know about this "mother" sometime ago and he knows he's in my prayers and thoughts.
Michael, good to see your spirit is still as immense as it ever was.
Now, beat that mother OK?
Your brother - Stuey
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admin
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Many thanks Sue, the boss and myself did indeed meet Michael and your good self in Adelaide. Thanks for the update and please give Michael our best wishes for a full recovery... We hope to see him next year at the reunion, I owe him a beer.
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2nd Clarinet
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Sue,
Sorry to hear the news about Michael.
I know he will do his best in fighting the big C.
We served together in Chatham Band in the '70s and shared a house in Strood, Kent and had many good times.
The next time you see him, please pass on to him, and I'm sure I speak for ALL his old friends back here or wherever they are, our best wishes for a speedy recovery. (We miss his trivia on the forum.)
Please keep us updated with his progress as he is still a part of 'OUR FAMILY'.
Bob Richardson.
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Hornblower
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I yesterday received this e mail from Michael to let us know how he's getting on.
I'm extremely pleased to say that it's good news - WOOHOO 
Hi All,
Just to let you know that I visited the oncologist today, post my third chemo session and a recent CT Scan, and the news is great.
At least one third of the cancer in my abdomen has subsided. I have three more sessions to go starting this Thursday.
Although it will always be with me, the positive side is that it looks as if we are going to achieve the state of manageability.
A lot of this couldn't of happened if it wasn't for the support I have had from you all.
I'm not going to become complacent about it though, as it is not all over yet, but at least I'm on the right track.
Love to you all.
Michael
(Tommo)
Director of Music
Monash Concert Band
All the best brother, everything's still crossed for you. I'm over the moon.
Stuey
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2nd Clarinet
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Thanks Stu......
Great news Tommo!!!!!!
Keep it going, cobber!
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admin
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Brilliant news... sadly there isn't enough good news in the world sometimes.
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Wolfy
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Brilliant News Tommo! Remain Positive and you'll beat the bugger!
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RAB
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Good on ya TOMMO.. hang in there mate ....
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bootybandy
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Excellent News Tommo. Get the old purple Corsair out and give it a Polish.....(That's a car and not anything crude, Thought I'd put that straight....Lol.) Well done mate, keep thinking positive thoughts......Bri.
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sticky blue
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Well done Tommo - keep it up - Tommo
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