Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 My very dear friends. I am ill once again. This time it is not leukaemia. I have an enormous tumor behind my right eye. It is nearly 3 cm in diameter. I have another issue as well. Over the past 2 months my liver function has gone from where it should ne, around 50, to now over 300. They speculate it is succumbing to the pressure placed upon it by the amount and strength of my chemotherapy. It may be cancer of the liver. My liver was simply over worked. Problems with treatment. I cannot have any more chemo as it will kill me. My body may be unable to handle the operation to my eye and the liver. I was in hospital but I have left. I told them I need a few days. I am going to teach. As always I will keep up my spirits and be positive. I cannot complain, the fact I lasted this long is amazing. I wish to thank the many members who were so very patient with me. Thank you from all of my being. Dale. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Awfully sorry Dale. I hope for the best for you. John 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Thanks John. I must complete those current builds asap. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Wish you luck Dale, keep working on plastic, it’s good therapy to keep your mind focused. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Dale, I'm so very sorry to hear that. I've absolutely come to enjoy seeing all your post, and laughing at your wonderful wit. Please do stay around here and keep posting. You may not believe it but your an incredible inspiration to many of us and someone we definitely call a friend. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I'm so sorry to hear this Dale. I really don't know what else to say but I think Tony summed it nicely. Carl 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 No no , you're not going anywhere my friend, you have to write a book, remember? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Thank you my friends. I will do my very best. I always had loads of empathy, but since my first battle with cancer, it has become stronger. This in turn has informed my teaching. I have to keep teaching. I need to perhaps do a TED talk on effective practice and teaching. I am refered to as a Master teacher. I began teaching martial arts in 1982. Thousands of students. Now one on one music lessons. I need to keep living. And building models! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Sorry hear that Dale. Words can be so useless in these cases, but I wish you the very best with your challenge. Keep building models to keep your mind off things, only if just for a little while. Cheers Cees 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Sorry to read this mate You’re a fighter, and a model of strength and wit for so many. I know you’ll keep up and fight back. I, as so many, am standing on your side. Hubert 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Gentlemen, as always I deeply appreciate your support. I have to complete the Tony and Frank. Perhaps this coming Sunday. I will now very carefully peruse my rather large stash. What exactly do I really want to build? I now have 4 WnW kits. Sopwith pup, camel, triplane and a Junkers D.1. It would be a challenge and I just ordered enough Bob's buckles for all. Then there is the AMK MiG 31... Spoiled brat! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Dale, You have helped so many by simply prevailing. Where others faced with your situation might have given in to darkness and doubt, you have been a shining light to others. Where others might have retreated into themselves, you have given freely of your time and your talents. Long may you prevail Mate! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Thanks mate. It remains to be seen if there are treatments. I am very respectful of science and scientists. I was lucky to live amongst scientists for quite some time. Every day my respect grew. Indeed science and those who practice it have proven the greatest achievement of human kind. Sadly much science is thwarted and attacked by other human creations. None of which gave us medicine, flight, space travel etc etc. The past appears fearful of the now. Strange how the human world works. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 This sounds horrendous, but where there is life there is hope and I can only wish you all the best. Dennis 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Cheers mate. I know. Thanks Dennis. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Dale, words fail me except be strong buddy and remember we are here for you and with you.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Check this out. One of the results of my drug trial. There were 600 in all. 599 were on it 12 months. Due to the seriousness of my case, the doctors requested an extension. The trial cost was $25,000 USD per month. Happily the company agreed and my case was extended. This extension was 7 months. I want everyone to understand further tests may prove me well. Fingers crossed. Possible cure derived from the experiment. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Thanks Phil. Not dead yet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 After ALL you have been through................... so unfair, Pal............. Tony, and Hubert sum it up perfectly............. talk and post all you want when ever you want, as always you can PM me if that is of any solace to you, hang in there, we will all help you beat this , Dale................... You're a GOOD man.... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 well heck Dale. that's not good news but by staying positive and fighting it in your one inimitable way is quite remarkable. you are an extraordinary human being. I am So very sad to hear that you are going through this once more. .Keep Faith and Be strong and Fight as you have done; but MY heart breaks to hear this news from you. Prayers winging your way. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 So sorry to hear your news Dale but hopefully the liver function proves to be something trivial(ish). Please, please do the TED talk as I'd love to hear your thoughts on teaching as you seem to have a natural gift especially with the kids. Best wishes! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Hi guys. I had a good night's sleep. I dreamed of completing my Frank. It turned out really nice! I must try that. The rest of my dream was me attempting to rig a camel. Yesterday was a bit rough. I am in again next week for further tests. I will be okay. I've seen worse! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Be careful rigging camels, they bite! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, 1to1scale said: Be careful rigging camels, they bite! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 So here is my modelling plan. I quickly complete my Tony and Frank. All they need is gear connected and radio wire. It should take a day. Given how few parts and the fact I fell head over heels in love with it upon opening the box, the HK Meteor will be next. I just placed an order from Hannants. Eduard interior. Eduard seatbelts. Eduard mask. Master pitot tube. Xtradecal Meteor F-4 Overseas operators #4. The package should be here in 2 weeks. It looks a great kit and even has a nose weight. Hopefully both my new friends end up benign. If so it is only the liver damage. The massive damage is the most scary. I reckon I can talk them into giving me a transplant. Easy! I get both Iwatas back next week. I used H&S on the Frank and Tony. I will use Iwatas. Unsure whether to do NM or camo. Camo takes too long.... I will likely do a metal job. I am so glad I don't have dependents. That'd be tough. Thanks guys. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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