Richard Simon
 

I dont know if I should say anything but I feel it is the right thing to do.
Richard was operated on today for throat cancer. His wife called me and said that things are not going as planed. He was in the operateing room for over nine hours and they are not sure if there is not another problem. I am not sure where he is at but I think it would be nice to email his wife and wish her well. If I can find out where he is at I will post it so that you can send cards or what ever is the correct thing to do.

Shelly

Wow, just had correspondence with Richard. Hope he recovers ASAP prayers with him

My prayers go out to him and his family for a quick recovery.

Sad, Rich is a great guy and I will pray for him.

Richard Simon
 

Richard and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard Simon
 

Shelly,
Thanks for posting this. I'm really sorry to hear this news about Richard.
We will say a prayer for him and his family.
Scott

That is such terrible news. I hope Richard is able to overcome this and return to good health. I hate hearing stories like this.

Prayers to richard and his wife

Wow! Thanks for the post Shelly...all my best to the Simon family.

Wow...I hope he is doing okay. Well wishes to Richard and his family.

Richard, You are in my thoughts.

Prayers go out to Richard and his wife. May you recover fully from this terrible situation.

Very sorry to hear and my best wishes for good luck and a speedy recovery
Ken

All my best to an icon in the autograph community. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom C

All my best, here's wishing for a speedy recovery.

wow this is surprising news. Prayers going out to Richard and his family.

Surprised and saddened to hear this. Please do try to get his wife's email so we can at least send our prayers and thoughts. Get well quick, Richard!!

Very sad & sorry to hear this news. Fight back Richard & get back to us soon!

Terrible news. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for one of the hobby's best.

very sad to hear that
 

here's hoping one of the good guys gets better quickly.

Sorry to hear about this. Get well, Richard!

I talked with his wife. The operation took nine hours. They left the breathing tube in because he was not getting enough oxygen. They took it out this morning and he was able to to talk. T
The doctors feel that they got all the cancer. It will be a week before they know for sure. He is doing much better. I will keep you guys informed.

Shelly

Richard Simon
 

quite a shock. my prayers are certainly with Richard and his family and will
continue.

all the best,
barry

Richard and family...

My thoughts and prayers are with you, and wishing for a speedy recovery!

Mark

My thoughts and prayers are with Richard and his family as well for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Thoughts and prayers

Please add my thoughts and prayers for Richard and his family to this growing list.

Rick

Fast recovery wishes for one of the "Good Guys".

Wishing Richard a quick and full recovery. Him and his family will be in my prayers

I hope he has a speedy recovery.

Good newS. He was up and talking and walked to the bathroom. The doctors are only saying good things now. He was told that it will take up to a week to get the all clear and clean sign.:)

Great news, thanks Shelly!!

Fantastic news.

Awesome!!

Better news! Get well soon Richard!

Sounds like good news. Prayers sent for continued recovery.

I emailed Richard the day before his operation and he was in good spirits.

He'll be back here in a blink-of-an-eye.

hay thats great news to see that richard is talking and walking...i have known him since 1984 when i was a kid collecting thurman munson signed items....in ny get welll fast......scott goodman

Damn talking already! :D:D Thought we could keep him quiet for awhile! LOL
Richard my friend my thoughts and prayers go out to you in a time of need. We go to far back in the days of the Rothstein shows in N.Y. to let this small set back put a damper on life! Get well soon ! Al

Richard Simon
 

Hi

This is Mark Simon (Richard's son). My mom, sister and I just wanted to thank everyone for their nice comments and good wishes. They were GREAT to read last night at the end of two stressful days.

We were with him for most of the day yesterday and he is doing well and getting better by the minute (we spent a good amount of time breaking down the Mets report card ratings in yesterday's NY Daily News).

I imagine he will be back on these message boards very soon, as I've been told many times how much he likes participating in them.

One point of clarification that we did just want to note (in case any of you speak to him about his illness in the next few days) ... he had thyroid cancer surgery, not throat cancer surgery. The good news is that his voice is basically normal, though he was told to keep talking to a minimum for the next few days.

Thanks to everyone again.

Thanks for the accurate update and continued prayers and best to your Dad and to the family sir.

Thanks for the update...ALL the best, for one of the best!

F Cancer...beat it hard my handsome friend.:)

Mark Simon
 

great news and update!
all the best to Richard and the whole family,

barry

Freakin cancer. As if life itself wasn't tough enough. My best to the Simon's.

My best to Richard as always.

Great to hear on the progress, keep it going! Godspeed!

Prayers go out to Richard and his family, and I'm very glad to hear about the positive progress.

Keep fighting, stay strong. Wishing a speedy recovery.

Hope you feel better soon Richard.

Wow, just saw this thread.
Rich, all the best. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Wishing for a full and speedy recovery.

All the best for your fast recovery Richard. I hope you're hanging in there.

I'm glad to hear your surgery went well; Good luck with your recovery Richard!

Sorry to hear this as well I will pray for the Simon family.

Here's to a quick recovery Richard! Glad to hear the surgery apparently went well.

Richard-
I have really enjoyed your posts over the years and I hope to see you back on here real soon. I am glad your surgery went well and I hope your recovery goes smoothly.
Alan

Received an email from Rich today and he is feeling better.

Hang tough Richard. We're with you.

Just reading this thread for the first time. Sending positive vibes for health and a quick recovery for Richard - feel better soon!

-Al

Recovery!
 

Hoping for a complete and speedy recovery Richard!

Richard & the Simon Family,

I just read through this thread for the 1st time... Life is so full of trials! Most say the least said at these times is the best... Well, I remind myself daily of How Precious our Moments Here can be!?
So Good to hear that You are doing well!!!

I will keep You & Yours iN my Prayers...

As Always...

I am back home.
Got home late Saturday afternoon.
I want to thank everyone who has posted in the two threads that were started about me.
Your good wishes and comments were all very much appreciated.
I did have thyroid cancer. That calls for major surgery which took about 8 hours. After surgery my oxygen level was low so the breathing tube was kept in for some time.
I had an outstanding surgeon. I was told by the nursing staff that he is considered world class. I was in Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in NYC, there is no Columbia-Jewish Hospital in NYC :):).
Thyroid cancer is fortunately for me a cancer that has a high rate of complete recovery so my prognosis for the long time is excellent.
The part that is not so wonderful is that my voice is raspy now and I have to cut up my food into tiny pieces :).
I also will have to probably take 11 pills a day for the rest of my life to mostly make up for the calcium that the thyroid supplies to my body. And the scheduling of those pills is annoying but I am alive and well so I can live with an annoying lifetime pill schedule and chewing my food carefully for a short time.
Again, thanks to all for all your good thoughts for me and my family and hopefully all will be well.

Glad to have you back, Richard.

Richard,
Excellent news.
Glad you came through it so well.
Best,
Mark

Glad you're doing well.

Richard,

From a new guy on this forum, I wish you a speedy recovery. Obviously, unless we are told, we have no idea what goes on behind the screen. I'm glad your prognosis looks good. Remember, 11 pills a day helps keep the doctor away.

Whether it's a Holy Cross above your bed or a Star Of David, all that matters is your premiums are paid in full:) and your doctor is still sober:D

Glad to hear you are doing as well as can be expected Richard. Here's to a speedy rest of your recovery!! (don't all of us older guys take lots of pills?)

I wish you and your family the best, Richard, and it's good to see you posting again.

Richard,

I heard you were going in for "a procedure" but I had no idea it was so serious! I just read the thread from the start--the first few pages were real nail-biters--and I am so relieved to hear how well you've progressed. Another friend had thyroid cancer a few years ago, and he's doing very well; it hasn't slowed him down at all after recovery from the surgery. I'm glad to hear that you're doing well, too.

My tardy thoughts are with you and your family.

Steve

Hope you feel better soon Richard.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Richard.

Ricky Y

Hi Richard, glad to hear that you're home and hope you feel better.


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Good news and Good luck Richard!

Jeff

Great
 

Welcome back Richard and happy health to you and your family.

Great news, Richard!

Good to see you back in action, Richard