In March of 2019 I was diagnosed with a metastatic recurrence of my cancer. I will begin new chemotherapy treatments on April 10. Chemo can take quite a toll on the body, and at times I may get behind in reed orders, but I plan on continuing on working, teaching, and making reeds during treatment. I appreciate each one of my customers, many of whom have been ordering regularly from me for years! I appreciate a bit extra patience with sending orders out as I get into these new treatments (and hopefully beat this thing for good this time).
Starting cancer treatments again
Posted by Trent on April 9, 2019
https://tjbassoon.com/2019/04/09/starting-cancer-treatments-again/
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Charlie Shoemaker
/ May 1, 2019I just heard about the cancer coming back, from Polly. So sorry to hear the news! You’ll be in my thoughts. Is it ok if I pass the news to Roger Soren?
I haven’t used the contra reed that I bought from you some time ago very much; I think it will be super at closer to sea level, and I’m looking forward to trying it out if/when we ever get moved to Sturgeon Bay.
Again, my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Charlie Shoemaker