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[Kagemusha]

Just read on Britmodeller, regarding a facebook post;

 

"John's hands
I was at the hospital yesterday to see the latest MRI reports and received the sickening news that I have the rare Kienböck's disease! 3 out of the 8 bones in each hand have large cysts in them as the bones are being killed. There is no cure and it is progressive. So this together with carpal tunnel syndrome has basically stopped my life in its tracks these last 15 months and it is now impossible to continue with AIMS. I am still trying to process the shocking news and as the only way to slow it down is to do almost nothing I have to decide how best to use the years I have left with my hands as they are before they get worse. I am in terrible pain 24/7 and there is currently no medication to help this condition. It is a bitter blow for me as I had hoped limiting distribution to just Hannants would enable me to keep going but I cannot even fold an A-4 paper in half without difficulty and can hardly drive so I need to make plans to stop."

 

Truly heart breaking news, here's a link to John's products at Hannants, the later 3D pilot figures are especially superb, not sure if he's paid in advance, or off sales, if the latter I'm sure the income would be most welcome.

[monthebiff]

Very sad news indeed, I did notice the other day that Hannants had some stock of various items so purchased accordingly for that very reason.

 

Regards. Andy 

[BiggTim]

Dang, that is bad news indeed. Be praying for you John!

[LSP_Kevin]

Yes, this is sad news indeed. We wish John all the best with his health battles, and hope he can find some relief soon.

 

Kev

[oyoy5]

Damn I hate that for him great guy 

[James Rademaker]

Very sad news John. I hope that something in the future will help your pain.

Regards.

Jim

[Rick Griewski]

Very sad news John.  It is hard to believe that in this day and age that medicine and science have nothing for this condition.  Please take care.  

[LSP_Ron]

I'm sorry to hear this John. Loosing dexterity really sucks. 

 

Ron

[scvrobeson]

Awful news for John. I hope that medical science can help him in some way.

 

 

 

Matt

[LSP_K2]

13 minutes ago, scvrobeson said:

Awful news for John. I hope that medical science can help him in some way.

 

Matt

 

I agree on both counts.

[Troy Molitor]

X  two.  Bad news indeed.  All the best moving forward John!   

[Mark P]

Sad news indeed. FWIW, I have the greatest admiration/respect for your product line. The study of WW2 German aircraft can really test us at times. I sincerely hope you can find some relief for your situation.

 

Mark Proulx

[LSP_Ray]

Really sad news, John. Your products are top notch and no one should have to go through that. You would think modern medicine would have an answer.

[thierry laurent]

Terrible news. John is a very talented modeller and a person really dedicated to help others. I'm very, very sad reading this. At least it looks the diagnosis has been finalized but discovering there is no treatment is really a shock.

[Greif8]

Terrible news; I feel very badly for John.  I hope that in the future a cure is found or at least treatment to help ease the pain in his hands.  John, I wish you all the best in the future and truely hope things will get better for you.

 

Ernest