Copied from AMR (Shamus' site).......
Shamus (Paul) asked me to make this post to update everyone on his health…
Earlier this week Shamus was sent for emergency scans and blood tests after his doctor examined his latest chest x-ray.
Today came the news nobody wants to hear.
Shamus, on top of his emphysema (C.O.P.D), also has lung cancer which has spread into the lymph nodes.
A team of experts have given a life expectancy of around a year, or less. Due to the advanced stage of his emphysema, no treatment can be given, or is worth going through.
With this, Shamus will be taking down his railroad and selling what he can. As things currently stand he may build an n-scale diorama in the living room downstairs, health permitting. He also may not be as active on the forums as much, again, depending on his health.
This news has been devastating for the whole family. Shamus has said he will continue to make the best out of life he can. What happens from here we don’t know but one thing is for sure, I’ll be flying over as much as possible to give him plenty of grief like only a son can.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer them.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post,
David.
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For the newer members, Shamus (who is still an active member here) and a few others of us, helped start the original "The Guage" Model Railroad Forum in early 2001.......
Here is a link to the AMR (Shamus' "All Model Railroading" Forum) thread:
(You have to be an AMR member to see it) But I copied the first post above....
http://www.all-model-railroading.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=9718