Thoughts and prayers for Tom aka twhitehead please everyone

whirleybird

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As many of his friends will already know (especially the golfers), young Tom has been through a serious series of chemo and radiation treatment which fortunately left him cancer free and in full remission at the end of July last year.

He now has to face another challenge as, due to experiencing bad headaches, he had a CT scan which has shown either a cyst or tumour with a lot of swelling. Tomorrow, Sunday, he will be having surgery at CMC, Sosua with Roberto Spitale in control but other specialists brought to the North Coast from the capital.

After an appeal on Facebook, there are lots of people who have donated the B+ blood which Tom may need.

Please join me in wishing Tom success with his surgery on Sunday and a speedy return to full health.

(Both Tom and Tanya have approved me posting this thread).
 

Cdn_Gringo

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I met Tom in early Sept. at the airport in POP. My wife and I wish him well and hope for a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with his family and the dogs who need his loving care.

Get well Tom. I am so looking forward to being neighbors. Your first post-recovery cerveza is on me.
 

zoey_kat

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Tom we know that you will beat this and be up and about very soon. You and Tanya are amazing people. Sending you lots of positive thoughts.
 

jabejuventus

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The really good thing is that you are a fighter and have won battles before. No doubt you will draw on this to help you relax and be at peace w/your reality. Also, draw from the many people, even those like myself that don't know you, that are praying/pulling for you. We feel a vicarious pain. Best wishes.
 

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Wishing you well Tom. Looking forward to playing golf with you again next time your in Bavaro.
 

cobraboy

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Tom, get well. I have a sleeve of golf balls for you...
 

Drro

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Holding you in positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Having just had (minor) surgery, I can first hand attest to prayers working!
 

whirleybird

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Surgery taking place right now

Tom was taken to the operating theatre at 8.45 am today so his surgery to remove whatever it is in his brain is hhappening as I type. My very best wishes and prayers to Tom for a successful operation and speedy recovery and to Tanya as I understand exactly what she also is going through right now.
 

whirleybird

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For all of those like me waiting with bated breath for news re Tom, Tanya has just posted this message:

"Tom is out of surgery now. He is in recovery. The next 72 hours are the most critical. I was able to see him and talk briefly. He is now sleeping. I can see him tonight. Once he is able to he can come home.
They removed a cyst and a tumor. They are sending the tumor away to see if it is cancerous or not.
I will keep everyone posted as I know more.
Thank you for all your well wishes for Tom!!"
 
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Best wishes for you Tom and good luck

Does Tom work at or have anything to do with POP airport? Something stuck in my head about it, maybe nothing but matters not, keep going guy