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[bira]

We received message from Richard's publicist that he will not compete in the 2004 WRC having been diagnosed with cancer.

I wish him a very speedy recovery.

Richard Burns has been undergoing tests in hospital to determine the cause of the health problem he suffered before Rally of Wales. These tests have been concluded and the doctors have now confirmed that he has an Astrocytoma. Richard will undergo a course of radiotherapy treatment which the doctors are confident will prove successful. However, they have confirmed that he will be unable to compete in the 2004 FIA World Rally Championship.

Richard says " I would really like to thank everyone for their continued support - it means a lot to me. My fans, the Peugeot WRC team and also everyone at Prodrive and Subaru have all been tremendous. The doctors have advised that I am unable to get back in a rally car for the 2004 FIA WRC Championship and I have to accept that. I'm obviously extremely disappointed but I am feeling very positive and I am determined to focus all of my efforts on getting back to full fitness as soon as I can."

Richard has asked that people respect his and his family's privacy in what has been, and will continue to be, a difficult period. Additional information will be given once Richard has completed the course of treatment referred to above.

[se7en_24]

Get well soon Richard - all the best.

[AdrianM]

Terrible news
Get well soon Richard

[green-blood]

bloody hell, puts your priorities in order.

Fight the good fight Richard.

[mr. handsome]

I guess something like that was expected but it is still shocking news.

[F1Johnny]

That is sad. I hope he can make a recovery and be able to compete again.

Thank goodness, he did not have a more serious incident during a rally.

[PeaQ]

... best of luck...

[jk]

Oh!
Even though he is not one of my favourite drivers, I feel very bad about this. Hope he will make it back and compete again, because this is not the right way to retire!

Get well Richard!

[SB]

So so sorry to hear this news

But btw who's going to fill his seat ? Second chance for McRae ?

[RedIsTheColour]

Terrible news. I hope the docs have found it early enough to save him, brain cancers are often fatal as there is no room in the skull to accomodate them. They are also often secondary tumours with cancer present elsewhere in the body (I didn't come across this info in a nice way I can tell you). He's fit and healthy and I'm having a good thought for him: get well soon mate.

[Richard Jenkins]

Dreadful news - but it's promising they found it so quickly. My best wishes to Reading's finest.

[ehagar]

Get well soon.

[AdrianM]

Originally posted by RedIsTheColour
Terrible news. I hope the docs have found it early enough to save him, brain cancers are often fatal as there is no room in the skull to accomodate them. They are also often secondary tumours with cancer present elsewhere in the body (I didn't come across this info in a nice way I can tell you). He's fit and healthy and I'm having a good thought for him: get well soon mate.

It says the doctors are confident so lets hope he makes a full recovery

[RTH]

The news we all most feared when we heard he passed out at the wheel of his road car on the Motorway . I'm sure we all hope for the very best probable prognosis and total permanent recovery A nice man and top class driver.

[catfigs]

hope it works out for him. good luck.

[Breadmaster]

As someone else already said - fight the good fight.

[Tony Webb]

Let's just hope that the media respect his wishes & that he makes the expected full recovery.

[Suzy]

I am sorry to hear Richard's news. But, I am fairly optimistic for his recovery.

If you want information on Astrocytoma you can try these two (UK) links: http://www.cancerbac...astrocytoma.htm and http://www.cancerbac...explanation.htm

[Garagiste]

Blimey. Get well soon Burnsie.

[tedmna]

Get Well!

[Bumper]

Get well soon Richard, the doctors are optimistic, stay positive!

[Brian O Flaherty]

Terrible news. I wish him the very best. He will be missed from next years' line-up

[HBoss]

Wow, that's terrible.
I hope it all works out fine.

[Bjorn]

Terrible news. Get well soon

[fifi]

terrible news....get well soon richard

[ScottDixonF1]

Have never been a fan of the guy but all the best for a speedy recovery Richard

[Jhope]

Worst news all season. Get well Richard. We're all pulling for you.

p.s: is there a mailing adress we can send aour wishes to? Maybe Subaru?

[Cypher]

Terrible news. Best wishes to him, his friends and family.

[Cypher]

http://www.richardburns.com/

There is a contact page for "general fan enquiries" but nothing specifically for sending messages of support yet.

[Jhope]

Thanks Cypher.

[maclaren]

Hope he will recover soon

But like always in motorsport, who is gonna take his place? Colin McRae?

[bigbrickz]

Looking forward to your next rally Richard, Lance Armstrong has nothing on you !

[Todd]

Best wishes, Richard. I had looked forward to seeing how he and Solberg got on next year. With the new rules for team size, this pairing could have produced a WCC as well as the WDC(WRC?).

[speedmaster]

****.... why do we have to endure those things? Quite sure the amount spent in a Iraque war or something stupid would free us from these diseases....

Hope he recover and can be back strong as he is one of the best around and see him driving is always an exhilarating experience.

Godsped Richard ! Our prayers and thoughts with you

[Ghostrider]

I have never really liked Burns, but this is terrible.

Hope to see you soon back in the WRC, Richard!!

[HSJ]

Originally posted by bira
We received message from Richard's publicist that he will not compete in the 2004 WRC having been diagnosed with cancer.

I wish him a very speedy recovery.

Oh God, this is terrible news. Get well Richard.

[checkonetwo]

bad bad news. best wishes to him and his family. you will make it richard.

[Chickenman]

Very sad and shocking news. The good news is that the Doctors seem confident of a full recovery from initial reports. Lets all pray that this is true.

God be with you and your Family Richard. We wish you a speedy and full recovery.

Richard Boyk

[dolomite]

My father had a brain tumour 30 years ago, it was successfully treated and he is still very much with us today. Lets's hope it works out the same way for Burns.

[joriswouters]

That's some bad, bad, bad, bad, news. Hope he gets well soon.

[nigel red5]

"oh no". That`s a real shame... I hope Richard can make a full recovery and get driving again in the future.

[Arioch]

Get well soon Richard. I agree, Lance Armstrong has nothing on you. Come back and kick @$$ in the WRC.


-dave

[beanoid]

All the best to Richard and his family--he's the reason I started following the WRC! I hope the docs are right and that he makes a full and swift recovery.

Get well soon and keep smiling, Richard!

[Slyder]

This is dreadful.

Another cancer-struck victim.

Get well soon Richard

[ViMaMo]

wish you speedy recovery richards...

[MortenF1]

Very very sad news. Hope they can remove it succesfully.

[Alfisti]

Bloody hell ..... trhings like this happening to young peopel is just plain wrong.

[Williams]

Originally posted by Wolbo
A bit of Googling on Astrocytoma and survival rate found that his changes of recovery appear to be excellent. Sounds like a such a strange thing to say about somebody with brain cancer but I'm glad for Richard Burns.

Wolbo thanks for that small ray of optimism. Here's hoping for a best possible prognosis for the brave Mr. Burns.

[Lantern]

The strange lack of info(at least in the U.S.) on Richard's condition especially considering its significance in a major racing championship had me very worried. Looks like I had a pretty good reason to worry. I will miss him next year and am already looking forward to his return in 2005.

[Gary C]

get well soon, Richard!