Stu, you are in my prayers, I have looked up to you for a very long time (1st through the pages of the mighty BMXA then at the races) and you were one of the very best, if not the best Pro to represent our sport.

I have been affected by cancer a lot this year, having lost some people very close to me.

I have to have that checked out my next Doc appointment as I'm at that age now too .
My favorite BMX pic ever!!

Sounds like you already took the holeshot. Best Wishes.
JG

Sounds like you already took the holeshot. Best Wishes.
JG

We Love you Stu. Best Wishes.

Stu

I was bummed to hear of your cancer.... if anyone can beat this, you can! The mind is a powerful muscle ... god knows, you've got muscle... Keep the faith and positive thoughts... pretend I'm in front of you over the last jump whipping a "Crews" and ****ing you off... I know it didn't happen many times but this could be the one that counts! Get mad and WIN!

My family is pulling for you ... YOU CAN DO THIS!

John Crews

Stu
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing this with your extended BMX family, and for reminding us of the seriousness of getting routine check ups.....
-Ed

Hang in there Stu. Our thoughts are with you.

Dan & Jen Goins

im so sorry stu i could not belive it when i saw this post had to look again my god hope every thing works out for you wishing you and family best hang in there .

Has anyone heard an update on how Stu's surgery went?

Stu:

God Bless. As you stated, there is a very high survival rate if caught early and treated. You will be fine. Our prayers will be with you.

Brandon

Stu - we're all pulling for you, man...if anyone knows how to come out ahead of the game, it's you bro!

Stay positive and best wishes
John

Wow ...

All I can think about is the whoopin' that Stu is going to dole out on all the whipper-snappers in AA after he comes back ... worked pretty doggone well for that Lance character. I can imagine the headline in 2012 ... BMX dominated by Retired Sheriff's Deputy !!!

I'm afraid there will be many troubled days ahead, Stu ... that's the story of cancer ... but, REMISSION is highly achievable ... so, just keep faith in yourself ... never ride the highs too high ... and try not to let the lows knock you down.

Truly, my best wishes ... and I hope you will keep us updated.

[ August 22, 2006, 09:25 AM: Message edited by: Kevin O' ]

My thoughts are with you, Stu. I know you will beat this.

Go get em' Stu!!! There's some racing to be done!!!! To a speedy recovery!!!

A fan for life,

Brian

I wish you good health
and a speedy recovery Stu.

Johnny Johnson

Good luck Stu, had my exam last year, nothing abnormal, my prayers are with ya

Stu, I know we have never met, but I am one of your biggest fans!! I even rooted for you over D.D. Leone, and Greg Hill when you guys came down to Baton Rouge, Louisana in the 80's to the Captol Scwinn Cyclery Superbowl of BMX. I was there that day, and watched all of you guys battle...I was probably around 15 at the time...Anyway...I will keep my prayers going for you!! You were an inspiration to me then, and Now with your new Battle, you can be an inspiration to all of the millions of people who battle cancer every day!! I personally see it all of the time unfortunately, I sell cancer insurance policies!! Its amazing, folks never think it will happen, but Cancer plays no favorites, it strikes without warning!! I know you will make it through with Flying colors!! Good luck, and remember, you will always be a legend!! Thanks for all of the wonderful memories on the track!! Jason

All the best Stu. PC has no chance with you. My Dad beat it a few years back and he's doing great.

I hope this helps other to get checked. It's something us men just don't want to think about.

Prayers are with you.

All the best Stu. PC has no chance with you. My Dad beat it a few years back and he's doing great.

I hope this helps other to get checked. It's something us men just don't want to think about.

Prayers are with you.

Stu,

I am 31 years old and last year I had what's called a retropubic radical prostectomy. A few months later I had a total thyroidectomy.

In the same year I got my first NAG plate after 20 years of racing.

Cancer just didn't have what it takes to bring it. I have taken a small break from BMX only to powerlift competitively.

Attitude is everything...but you already know that.

Good luck and prevail!

Hope all is well Stu!

My Father-in-law just went through that procedure 2 weeeks ago. He's doing well and the Dr. said that the biopsy came back and it seems that they got it all.

I lost my Father to cancer 13 years ago so yeah, it's on my mind often.

Fight the good fight my friend and trust in the Lord always.

Mike

Stu,

Truly sorry to hear the news and hope the procedures go well. I'll have you in my prayers.

Joe

Hang in there Stu and Tanya,
Our Prayers are with you both. May God bless you both.

Jim & Vera Melton

I just found this thread & I am speechless. Stu, you were my hero as a kid & I still look up to you today. You took on all comers bitd & beat them. You can beat this too. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Stu,

My Hero, it can't be! I am surprised that cancer would even bother. It must not know who it is dealing with. "I know You'll just stomp it"
Good Luck and great health always. Looking forward to seeing you on a Redline, again.

Chris Quaranto & Family
Peace

STU,

heal well, from Australia!!!!

Stu,

you've always been a winner and I'm sure you'll win this battle as well. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Love and peace,
JohnnyRingo.

Stu,
No worries about this one. You will whip it, just like you always do.
My uncle went through the same thing a little while ago, and he came through it fine. My aunt and my GF have both been through breast cancer, and they are A-OK.

My thoughts are with you. Kick it's ***.

-Jim

Stu, Our thoughts and prayers are with you brother.

Stu
I'm sure you'll power through this like you've powered down a thousand first straights. My thoughts and best wishes for you. Keep the faith.

Stu, any word yet?

Friends,

Sorry for no update till tonight. The surgery was textbook, no complications. The first few days I was in a lot of pain. I was on my feet and walking around the day after surgery and discharged from the hospital after only one night’s stay. My stomach feels like I just did a million sit-ups with someone smacking me with a 2x4 in the stomach every other rep. I want to thank those who posted wishing me well. Your caring thoughts and prayers brought tears to my eyes.

If any of you have had the chance to log into the prostate cancer web sight you’ll understand some of the hurdles I have to overcome. But I know everything will be fine because I have faith in God and friends like you.

Stu,




[ August 27, 2006, 12:14 AM: Message edited by: Stu Thomsen ]

Wonderful to hear from you and that your surgery went well...

Continued prayers your way as you travel the road to recovery...

Very Good news, Stu.
Sounds as though you are dealing with this with an athlete's mind...you can take alot and you will overcome!
You are a champion to us all.
Best wishes on your continuing recovery.

-fergie

Stu,
Hope that you fill better and take care.

Dude, just Dude...

You have watched over my shoulder at Skyway for seven years as I served as the sales manager there.

Your poster is framed behind my desk.

Every day as I walk into my office at Skyway I will say a little prayer. I know you will be fine, Bro!

Everyone at Skyway will be thinking of you too!

Sincerely,

Bart

god bless and god speed MR STUART THOMSEN,,,,,,,,,,,nothing i can say here ,,,,,,,i will pray for you and ask my mothers church to ask for your full recovery,,,,,never in a million years,,,,,did i come to this site after a bit of a break from it ,,,ever wanting news such as this....... you sir will get better ,,,,,my heart says so. god bless you stu

STU, GOD BLESS YOU. I'LL SAY SOME PRAYERS FOR A THOROUGH AND SPEEDY RECOVERY. KEEP THE FAITH BRO,
GONZOBANO

Stu, good to hear you made it thru the surgery successfully. We all will still be praying for a fast & complete recovery.

been down the cancer road before, now 8 years clean.

listen to the man, boys, and get the exam every year. put on a smile and remember.. better to get it once a year than give it 10 times a day!

good luck, Mr Thomsen.

Your in my prayers Stu. Heres to a 100% recovery.

Glad all went well.

Best of luck on a quick recovery!!! Glad to hear everything went well.

Wow, where the heck have I been?!!

Stu godspeed in your recovery. You are in my thoughts.

My Lil bro Stu...
I too have gone thru the treatment and therapy.. I went with chemo and am in remission for now.. God didn't bring us this far to drop the ball..
U r (as always) in our prayers bro.. Give our love to Tanya and Jacob.. and Hans too!
Get better so we can go ride... I'm rev'd up and ready to rip it up with ya.. Holler!
Love ya..
OM n Jamie

Whoa! How did I miss this thread??!!
A real eye opener, we're only two days apart in age. Doesn't seem all that long ago that we were banging MTB bars at Hulda Crooks, and Summit, but it was...
Stu, I'm not exactly the praying type, but I certainly wish you the best during your recovery.

Jon Williams

Stuart, the same drive that made you THE MAN will carry you though this.
We are all thinking of you here in FL.

Greg Esser

Stu,

I met you in Amarillo at Redline Nationals in 91' I believe; we talked and I helped carry your gear out of the arena with the soon to be Mrs. Thomsen to your Bug. We talked and it still is one of the high points I often recall!

You have done good with your life! I am sure you will do famously! You have plenty left to live!

Stomp'It! Stu and Get Well God Speed!!!

God Bless!!!

Cliff Edwards

Stu I am glad to hear surgery went well and hope recovery goes faster and better and total lifetime remission.You have been my idol since I got into bmx in 79 and hope to see you on the track again.

Jon Simerly

Hope recovery is continuing well. Take care and best wishes.

Ken