03-09-2009, 05:34 PM
[cool][#0000ff]We have a few newer members who may not remember Zonker, a long time tuber and fly flinger on our little board here. Those who know him should remember that he was suddenly diagnosed with kidney cancer and has been battling it for all he is worth. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I got a notice that he has had another setback and is likely going in for more surgery. I emailed him a message of support and this was his reply. I hope I am not violating any confidences with him.[/#0000ff]
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"We're going up this morning for pre-op assessments and an MRI as soon as they call us for an appointment. Bad headaches for several weeks. Brain tumor (kidney cancer metastasis, most likely.) Surgery could be as early as tomorrow if it is operable. One neurosurgeon down here said "yes" after looking at a CT scan. Hope she was right.
I miss the forum. Stop in once in awhile to catch up. Not much fishing going on here at the moment for me, though I've been wanting to get out. If I continue in my "right mind" maybe I can get something going when there has been recovery. Been teaching a group of young boys at church to tie flies. They're having a good time."
[#0000ff]He may not get PM's forwarded for awhile, but for any who want to email him, this is his address:[/#0000ff]
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[url "mailto:hwy20coc@comcast.net"]hwy20coc@comcast.net[/url]
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[#0000ff]I got a notice that he has had another setback and is likely going in for more surgery. I emailed him a message of support and this was his reply. I hope I am not violating any confidences with him.[/#0000ff]
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"We're going up this morning for pre-op assessments and an MRI as soon as they call us for an appointment. Bad headaches for several weeks. Brain tumor (kidney cancer metastasis, most likely.) Surgery could be as early as tomorrow if it is operable. One neurosurgeon down here said "yes" after looking at a CT scan. Hope she was right.
I miss the forum. Stop in once in awhile to catch up. Not much fishing going on here at the moment for me, though I've been wanting to get out. If I continue in my "right mind" maybe I can get something going when there has been recovery. Been teaching a group of young boys at church to tie flies. They're having a good time."
[#0000ff]He may not get PM's forwarded for awhile, but for any who want to email him, this is his address:[/#0000ff]
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[url "mailto:hwy20coc@comcast.net"]hwy20coc@comcast.net[/url]
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