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Sick Parade - George Delacey
Kevin Noon reports that George Delacey had his operation last Monday to remove a tumor on the right frontal lobe and only one day after the operation is already up and around. George is in excellent spirits after the operation and is expected to be discharged early this week, so he can get back to work, so he explained. He says he won’t know what treatment he must undergo, if any until the results of tests being carried out are known, but he is extremely positive and upbeat and is expecting the ‘all clear’. On behalf of the Association we certainly hope that’s the case George.
Cheers
Kevin Noon |
Sick Parade - Jeff McLaren
I have just received a call from Lorraine McLaren about her husband. Jeff McLaren is now in aged care due to Fronto-temporial lode dementia. I believe Jeff is only 61, so this has come on at an early age. Jeff is at Rosanna Views aged Care Facilities, 269-271 Lower Plenty Rd, Rosanna, VIC 3084. Lorraine is quite happy to receive calls. Contact number is 03 9459 5724.
Jim Harper |
Sick Parade - Roland Toll
Norm Harris reports that Roland Toll has suffered a stroke and is in a rehab facility in Kalgoorlie. Norm reports the rehab nurse told him Roland is doing OK but he insists on talking while he's eating, thus getting his food all over the place. Norm informed her that was normal. LOL |
Sick Parade - Brian Underwood
Brian's son Mark has reported on Facebook that his father Brian has suffered a heart attack. A further update indicated Brian was recovering in ICU. No further updates to date. |
Sick Parade - Laurie Case - Update
Dear All,
Good news. There was no evidence of cancer when I was scanned on Monday. Seems the chemo did the job, but I will be re-scanned in three months as this will be a crucial time four months after the completion of chemo.
Reconnection of the oesophagus is not on the radar and could be as far as twelve months away. As you would understand we are very happy with the finding and we intend to do some travelling during the next three months.
Thanks for your ongoing support.
Laurie |
Sick Parade - Dave Newdick (Jnr)
Dave Newdick (Jnr) has had 2 massive heart attacks while in Hong Kong. We have been advised that Dave's family are flying to Hong Kong and he is gravely ill.
Since leaving the Army bands Dave has earned a reputation as one of the finest and most exciting lead trumpet players in Australia. He is also a great soloist having fronted his own small groups. David was with the "Hey Hey Band" for many years and is very busy in the theatre having just completed “Singing in the rain”. He has also toured South East Asia with the production of “Cats”. David was seen recently performing with James Morrison’s new band “Scream Machine”. (http://www.entertainoz.com.au/Entertainers/Corporate/Daryl-Mckenzie-Band)
Update: Facebook updates indicate Dave has had a successful operation. No other news at this time - Editor |
Sick Parade - Steve Button
Good afternoon all,
Just thought we’d send out a quick note to let you know that Steve’s doctor has just rung through with the pathology results. It has been confirmed that Steve has seminoma. The treatment for seminoma normally requires a surgical and chemotherapy response. As far as we understand, he has had all of the surgical procedures, but now needs the follow up chemotherapy to rid the body of any further traces of cancer through the lymph system. We don’t know yet what level of chemo or for how long his treatment will be – this sort of detail will be known once he has seen the oncologist some time soon. There’s probably a lot more questions to which we don’t yet have the answers, including what happens for Steve in 2010. So, the journey continues! Your support to this point has been fantastic and we have been blessed many times throughout this process. We thank you all and ask that you continue to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers ... we’ll let you know when we have more information to answer all those outstanding questions!
Regards,
Merrin and Steve |
Sick Parade - Jeff (Kermit) Walker
I have just received news that Jeff Walker had undergone major lower back surgery last Wednesday on the Gold Coast. His Wife Deb says that the surgery, whilst quite invasive, was a complete success and Jeff is now on a slow road to recovery and a better golf swing he hopes. He will be in hospital for several day and then should return home to Caloundra later next week to recover. He can be contacted on Mob:0412114253.
Scotty Laycock
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Sick Parade - Kevin Furness - Updated
Ex AABC band member Captain Kevin Furness had a burst aorta to his heart last weekend and is in St Vincents hospital intensive care unit. I believe he has been kept in a medical coma but they are going to take the sedation off today (23/10/09) and hopefully he will wake and all will be well in the next few days.
UPDATE: Just finished talking to Kevin, who was happy for me to pass on his mobile number to anyone who may want to call him. He said that he's never sure just how capable he is of concentrating in the mornings, so afternoons are going to be better for him. His number is 0408 067 288. He is now able to walk several steps alone, and says that the doctors are so pleased with his progress that, following his stent repair operation next Thursday, he may be able to go home and attend rehabilitation as an outpatient from his Bendigo home.
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Sick Parade - Scott Gourlay
A long serving member of the AABC and currently serving as a GRES member of Queensland University Regiment Band has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Scott reports his was an early diagnosis and following surgery and radiation treatment the prognosis is good.
An update to my cancer treatment/prognosis. it is now two years since all treatment (surgery and radiotherapy) was completed. a trip to my oncologist last week stills has me free of any recurrence of the original cancer and any subsequent secondary cancers. Although he was reluctant to use the word yet ( I will have a full body scan in 7 months time) but he indicated that following that scan he will agree to say that I'm cured. |
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Sick Parade - Update on Claude Hale
Just a further update regarding the sick parade info on your site regarding Claude Hale. Dad is now in the Clayton Nursing Home on Main North Road at Prospect. The carpark to the nursing home is part of the eastern entrance to Prospect Oval on Main North Road, so easy to find. As I said in the last update, Dad is still sharp as a tack mentally but the body is failing. If anyone wants any further info they can contact me on 0428 972 870.
Regards
Jeff Hale
Sick Parade - Claude Hale
Although there have been a few new faces at Unley Band, there are many who still remember and ask about Dad since he took a leave of absence from the trom section 18 months ago due to illness.
Dad has not had a happy 18 months. Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for lymphoma of the pancreas and other areas followed by another dose of Radiotherapy for a brain tumour in the last couple of months. Although the lymphoma is under control at the moment, his general health has deteriorated.
His most recent MRI has revealed that Dad now has Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy ( PML for short) which is a rare viral disease that effects the white matter of the brain in multiple locations. This condition tends to occur when the immune system is very low such as after chemotherapy. There is not a cure for this.
Over the last 6 weeks dad has lost a large portion of mobility in his legs to the extent that he now cannot walk or stand on his own. His eyesight has deteriorated and now finds it hard to see a spoon or fork to eat with. He can make out shapes and colours but only recognises people when they speak. His speech is slightly impaired but still OK The specialist has told us that all these issues will get worse over a short time.
He mind is still sharp as a tack. He is at his best when talking about music and is always interested in hearing about the latest with Unley Band. Visits from his old Army Band mates certainly make his day. He always asks me to pass on his regards to Unley band.
2 months ago he was asking about borrowing a clarinet because he knew playing the trombone was now out of the question. Things have changed since then. He is currently at St Andrews Hospital but is being transferred to the Walkerville Nursing Home tomorrow ( Tuesday) for at least 3 weeks convalescing with the hope of getting a permanent bed after that period. I'll keep the Band posted.
Jeff Hale |
Sick Parade - Erna Silk (Wife of Jack Silk)
Erna Silk has been admitted to the Mountain View Aged Care Service at Leahy Street, Narrabundah, ACT. She is in the High Care area as her memory is failing her. Erna is not directly contactable, however if any AABCA members wish to get in touch with Erna, please contact Graeme Silk (son) on (02)6292 4878 or mobile 0411 033 992. Graeme would be more than happy to pass on any information. |
