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8 Oct 2007, 19:16 (Ref:2035219) | #1 | ||
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Paul Truswell (Radio Le Mans) (merged)
Some of you will know that I am a friend of Paul Truswell, better known as the main commentary voice of Radio Le Mans since 1988. Paul went into hospital today for a serious operation. With his permission, I post part of an email he sent me last Friday:-
Hello everyone, Most of you already know, but some may not, that I have been diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma, a tumour in my head, which is growing on the nerve between my ear and my brain. Fortunately, it is benign (non-cancerous), but it is quite large (an inch across) and will become dangerous if left to its own devices. I am due to go into hospital on Monday of next week (October 8th) for the operation to remove it. I am due to stay in hospital for the whole week, coming home on October 14th, provided all goes well. I am then to stay at home to recuperate for up to three months. Sadly, it is expected that the operation will leave me completely deaf in the affected ear, will impact my balance function and could also cause a facial palsy (paralysis), due to the proximity of the muscles controlling that side of my face to the tumour. I shall be in the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London (Queen Square, close to Great Ormond Street, nearest tube Russell Square). As I shall be at home from October 15th onwards, I hope to be in touch with details of my progress after that. Best regards, Paul I'm sure Paul will welcome any messages you wish to leave for him while he is recuperating. He hopes to be back to full strength for Le Mans 2008! Best wishes Paul from the Ten Tenths Sportscar forum. |
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Best wishes and I hope you recover soon.
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All the best, get well soon.
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Indeed. Here's too a quick recovery.
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That's shocking bad news. All the very best to you, Paul. I wish you a speedy and successful recovery.
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Sorry to hear this, Paul. You don't know me but, after listening to - and thoroughly enjoying - your work over the years, I feel I know you somehow and I really hope that you make a speedy and comfortable recovery. All the best and please keep us informed on your progress.
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very sad news... hope everything goes well for the operation and the recovery... get well soon Paul
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Get well soon Paul - hope you'll be back in the Tribune soon.
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Paul best of luck and get well soon! Hoping to hear you on the airwaves soonest.
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What can be said, beyond "me too"?
Best wishes and best of luck, Paul. I hope you're heard again (in 2008) on RLM, full time, and that you're happy to do it. |
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Wishing you a succesful operation and a speedy convalesance, hope to hear you back on the airwaves soon.
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I wish you a speedy recovery and a return to good health!
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That's bad news, best wishes to Paul for a positive outcome and a swift recovery.
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I am a loyal follower of Radio Le Mans and have enjoyed his coverage many times. My sincere wishes of a prompt recovery.
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Get well soon Paul! Sending you big (but gentle!) hugs!
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Get well soon!
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Hurry back soon Paul!!!
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Get well and get back soon mate ..... best wishs .
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Good Luck Paul, we all hope you get well soon and look forward to hearing you at LM 2008.
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Get well soon Paul, hope you make a good recovery!
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very best of luck Paul. A very tough time for you and your family. Look forward to hearing you again on RLM
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10 Oct 2007, 15:56 (Ref:2036962) | #22 | ||
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Boy,good thing it's benign! Make sure they take out the right lump Paul!
Best of luck and a speedy recovery mate! |
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Get well soon Paul!
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well to be perfectly honest, I think it's good news ....
good news, that the problem has been detected. good news, the tumour is benign. and excellent news that the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery are going to be looking after you, Paul .... the finest in the world ! the news could have been an awful lot worse ? see you (well, hear you) in June. d |
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best wishes ! I hope all goes well and with success !
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