Universal Love Dr Bruce Reid - Essendon Legend, Rest in Peace

[Loonerty]

Some very very sad news has just been posted by the club:
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2018-12-21/statement-dr-bruce-reid

Bruce Reid, our club doctor for 36 years, has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.

Sending all the best to Bruce and his family, here's hoping he can make a full recovery.

 

[quotemokc]

Hopefully its not malignant

 

[eth-dog]

Sounds awful

 

['51 Bewick]

This man has given so much to our club. My sincere wishes for a speedy recovery for the doc.

 

[boncer34]

Shocking news.

Though the fact they made the decision to operate is a small glimmer of hope in a shitful fight.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Poor bugger. My understanding was that surgery isn;t an option with this type of it, so I guess that is positive.

 

[Dave]

All the best Doc

 

[Doss]

Hopefully its not malignant

If it’s been classified as mesothelioma then sadly, by default it’s malignant.

Very sad for Bruce and family.

 

[fishardansin]

Very sorry for his whole family. Lets hope he gets the medical care he provided to so many.

 

[vast]

Not good. Wish him all the best

 

[DonsRule]

All the best Reidy. Hope you are well looked after.

 

[Harlequin]

Terribly sad to read this news.

All the best Dr Reid

 

[Lore]

Ergh. All the best to him and his family, hopefully he can beat it. Horrible disease. Isn’t this the one associated with asbestos?

 

[Arctic fox]

Ergh. All the best to him and his family, hopefully he can beat it. Horrible disease. Isn’t this the one associated with asbestos?

Yeah that's what I thought also. Hopefully it's at stage1.

 

[Jager bombers]

The players absolutely adore Doc Reid. I've never heard anyone say a negative thing about him even through that ASAGA mess everyone (but the AFL and ASADA) were behind him. He has always had the players health and well-being ahead of the club he loves. a truly caring person.
Wish him all the best.

 

[Blind Turn]

A part of the fabric of our club. Has given of himself, to his players, for such a long time. He will have so much love and support around him you’d think.

 

[raskolnikov]

Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related disease and unfortunately malignant and a very low survival rate. Awful news.

 

[Pweter]

I can't say anything that hasn't been said, I echo the sentiments whole heartedly.

Best wishes Doc.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

“You tell them to * off”

I’m sure his attitude toward the cancer will be the same.

All the best doc

 

[Godzke]

Stay strong Bruce, like you have your whole life

 

[BrunoV]

Hopefully its not malignant

No such thing when it comes to meso. He's cooked, unfortunately.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Very sad news Sheeds would be upset the most

Only if there was a game on the week end you just know the boys would get a win for him.

 

[boncer34]

No such thing when it comes to meso. He's cooked, unfortunately.

Could probably not be so blunt.

He could very well live for another 5+ years. If it was agressive and spread they wouldn't have operated, the fact they did means he has a chance of being around for a few more years yet.

 

[NAB777]

No such thing when it comes to meso. He's cooked, unfortunately.

Not a great post.

 

[NAB777]

I first met Bruce about 32 years ago at pre-season, and he's been my doc ever since. During that time, he's counselled me through the death of both parents (he was also their doc), of a mutual family friend, and helped me get over numerous injuries. He has not changed since day 1.
Each session would follow the same course - get the injury/health stuff out of the way, then we'd talk about the club for the rest of the session. He'd always finish up the appointment with, "OK, pi$$ off!"

The last time I saw him was about 3-4 months ago for the yearly checkup. He's still running 2-3 times per week, and although it's not as fast as he used to run, it's probably still faster than most people half his age... Not many people know that he played a handful of games for Hawthorn, and was a superb runner. In fact - in the late 80's he would often join in with the team when they did their time trials around the tan - and beat them all - when he was into is 40's.

Not sure what the future holds, I just hope he gets a few years to relax & spend some decent time with his loved ones.