My thoughts are with you. Many of us here are approaching the age of 40 which seems to be the recommended age to start getting regular checkups. You were an inspiration to us 25 years ago and again today.

James

Best of luck Stu.

Looking forward to your comeback.

-Pete.

P.S Keep locking up those Orange County crooks (or should I say - those crooks too dumb to stay off your patch of OC)

Good luck Stu, my thoughts are with you...


Chin up mate,
Bren.

Best of luck and have a speedy recovery.

Al.

Thought are with you Stu! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Stu, hang in there Bro!! Thanks for the advice, we should seriously listen to this and learn from it. I hope for all the best and a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Stu!!

Stu, you're a born winner!

You're going to beat this, and, it will be one more of many victories in your life/career.

We're all in your corner here.

I look at this way Stu,
If you can survive the huge jump you did on JKOS on that boinger you can survive this. Good luck and you are in my prayers.

Old-skull

Hey Stu, there is no doubt in my mind that you'll get through this just fine. You're a winner, so go beat this thing. Good luck!

My grandfather beat the same type of cancer....and I'm sure you will as well, Stu. My thoughts are with you.

Tom

Stu,

Best of luck and get well soon!!
You will beat this and be back riding in no time.

Whitey

Though I don't know you, best of luck, and get better quick.

May God bless you through the operation and the recovery. Our prayers are with you and your family as they are there with you through this.

I'm sure you'll be back on the track in no time!

Stu, you have been my hero since the 1970s. You are my hero once again for bringing this topic into the forums. Guess where i'm going when I return from my honeymoon?

My Father in law caught it early & beat it. I just turned 40 & need to start thinking about getting checked.

We will be thinking about you.


b.

good luck buddy on a speedy recovery.

Mr. K.elso,

4 of 12 biopsies removed came back positive. Elevated proteins level in PSA (prostate-specific antigen) PSA is a protein produced by the prostate and released in very small amounts into the bloodstream. When there’s a problem with the prostate, such as when prostate cancer develops and grows, more and more PSA is released, until it reaches a level where it can be easily detected in the blood. Three top urologists looked me over, all three confirmed.
Stu

[ August 20, 2006, 01:39 PM: Message edited by: Stu Thomsen ]

Stuart,

Man....what a wake-up call. Thinking of ya on this Sunday and wish you the best with your treatment and recovery. Heroes are heroes because they do extraordinary things and you'll beat this like you did all of us...definitively.

Pedal past the finishline...

Thoughts and prayers,


Todd Huffman

Stuart,

I just read this Im sorry I did not respond sooner, I will be praying for you knowing that you will be OK. I know your approach to this will be as it was with everything you have done in life so roll your sleeves up and take care of business. My thoughts and prayers are always with you!

GH

Stu, nothing but good vibes being sent your way. Take care and may HE be there for you if needed.

Mr. Thomsen:

I pray that God will bless you as you deal with this challenge head-on. Now you've got thousands of Vintage family members praying for you, along with some of California's finest. I had a tumor in my Tibia and for a short time thought I might lose my left leg to cancer. Thankfully things worked out well for me.

The thoughts and prayers from family and friends helped out so much while I dealt with my issues, and while I was recuperating in bed, I found this place. Please let us all know of anything we can do, and I think by now you know that it will be done.

Greg was kind of my hero back in the day, but I promise to cheer for you when you beat this, and we get you and Mr. Hill on the gate at Rockford 2007.

Kit Nickel

Thoughts and prayers headed your way sir....

God speed from the gate Stu!!!!!!!!!! I will see you and Mr Hill at the gates at Rockford 2007,now that would be rippen and kicken some ***$$$$$$$$

My thoughts are with you Stu. My father is undergoing a new type of nuclear treatment as we speak in San Francisco for a very rare type of liver cancer. You will be included in all prayers.

Take care,
-robb

Thanks again everyone. It means a lot to Tanya, Jacob and I to read your posts. I will post in a couple days for a post-op update.

Stu

All the best, Stu.

We are all pulling for you.

PC doesn't stand a chance against the Mighty Stu.
Sending positive thoughts and healing prayers your way. Stay strong and get well soon.

Stuart, good luck and I am sure everything will turn out fine. You caught it early so you are beating it already.
Brian Ramocinski

Thanks Brian,
Still up in Mammoth? I need to get back up there, maybe some fishing, sking or MTBing.
Stu

My Grandfather was a prostate cancer survivor. He was diagnosed at age 65 I believe, he made it out fine. Remember, you ave your youth on your side! I wish you the best!!

I have no doubt you'll beat this. We've all seen what you can do when you put your mind to something.

Grubber

Stu - what can be said that hasn't been said already. My prayers will include a successful operation, your speedy recovery and for comfort for your family during this time. Take care my friend.

Peter S

Good luck Stu...you'll beat it no probs.

Big Stu my daughter says you still have a race with her in 10 girls she says your still the one.Mr. Thomson i watch you in joe kidd all the time I will see you on the gate.My dad always tells me fear nothing and always fight for the win.

Thoughts and prayers your way Stu. You and Greg at Rockford '07.... I need to start my travel plans now.

prayers go out to you stu...i'm 42 and will get checked.
mike

Mighty Stu

you have give so much to all of us

you are strong

and I know you will get through this

put on your yellow wrist band and get it on.

Dude, you'll beat this just like you beat everyone on the track. Good luck and don't let it get you down!

You were my hero then...and you are my hero now
Good luck and you will be back out on that Redline again. Mike Crehan

Stompin Stu....ur prayers does comes all the way down here in Singapura. We wanna see you more on BMX after this. After all, you're our hero!

This disease has touched my family over the past two years. You sound like you approached it very professionally (no surprise) and are doing the right thing. The robot is far less invasive and means faster recovery. My Family will send prayers and good vibes your way.

Ben

Good luck in recovery Stu

Matt

Stu, you're in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon.....jim

Stu, just found this thread and read the bad news. I guess it answers my question as to why I never heard back from you about hooking up your A/V System. I hope it's all hooked up and sounding great so you have something to do when recovering from surgery. Email me if you need any help. My family will be wishing you the best although I really don't think you need any help. I'm sure your family is giving you more than enough. Get ****ed and Stomp on that Cancer like you did the pedals and beat this cr^p! Good luck friend. Randy Saput (Superior Audio Performance)

Stu can beat anything! my confidence is VERY high!

OK Stu.

i just didn't want you to end up getting half your insides taken out before they figured out what it really was. i'm wishing you the best.

-philip

you rock stu! we are pullin for you bro if you are as strong in life as you were a racer ,you got the compition licked! God bless you and your family,to a speedy recovery

Update?

Prayers coming your way.
Wishing you a full recovery!!!
Brian & Vivian

More thoughts and prayers coming your way from NorCal and wishing you a complete and speedy recovery too!

The McCorkle's