Great news NEO, though so sorry to hear the degree to which you have suffered!

Also, nice to hear about the way you have been looked after by the company. I remember well the uproar when they decided to severe Brian Fitzpatrick's employment after 6 months sick leave, which resulted in a lot of back pedalling. Sadly his outcome was less successful.

Prayer
 

I have said a prayer for you NEO and all is well with you.

Good Luck
 

Hang in there!
We are all rooting for you & fingers crossed.
M.S

That's great news, been praying for you and am looking forward to seeing you back in the saddle.

Hi NEO,

We worked together in HK 88 - 90.

Seems like the hospital made a real mess of your last visit but it could have been worse, you could have been in a BMH!

Stag on mate, you'll get there in the end.:D

Good news NEO......That 25% chance will drop quicker than a Auntie's Kitchen Night Fighters knickers when you get back to flying if I remember your Piloting Skills with any clarity.

When you get to the point you can swill Gulder by the Gallon....that weight will magically reappear!

NEO
 

Mate,

There is no doubt but that your fighting spirit and determination to beat this evil thing has been an inspiration to us all.

Getting back to work will be the ultimate triumph! Have a plate of chips on me!

Cyclic.:D

Good news thinking of you.

Good News NEO

Me and the missus coming to UK in the summer after a long absence, if your up for it by then I'll bring the 'Prawsns'!!!!

S

Fantastic news NEO. I've ordered a padded cushion for your place on the park bench in case your nyash stays bony, but I'm sure your usual Heineken and frankfurter diet when you return will soon fatten it up :ok::}

Nearly There
 

Hi Peeps,

Fingers and toes crossed, it looks as though I'm finally on the home straight; the PETCT scan showed the cancer has gone, however there was what my consultant termed an "artefact" in my chest cavity which means another scan to officially clear me as in remission.

An artefact is a common issue with these PETCT scans, it is basically a sort of shadow that appears when the 2D CT image is superimposed upon the 3D PET image. For example if you're breathing in when one image is taken and breathing out when the other one is shot, you'll have an artefact. Nobody seems concerned about it in the slightest, to the extent that my next appointment isn't until the end of August at which time the scan will be booked.

In the meantime I continue to gain weight and strength slowly but surely, no pain and only a small IBS type symptom to contend with. I have to take antibiotics for the rest of my life to stave off the Blind Loop Syndrome that caused the malnutrition but hey ho, people take pills every day for all sorts of things, if I have to take a couple it's a small price to pay for the gift of life.

So with the support of my friends and my employer I should be back in harness sooner rather than later, hopefully before the next consultant appointment.

At the risk of harping on (for which I make no apology), I feel an overwhelming debt of gratitude to those who have proven themselves to be TRUE friends, keeping in touch and visiting throughout this hellish period, some making outrageously long and arduous journeys to do so. This short list includes my ultimate boss who came to see me, crossing London and onwards up to my new home base in absolutely atrocious weather, turning up on the doorstep looking like a drowned cat with an umbrella that had been blown inside out ! You all know who you are, and I will never forget. Call me old fashioned, but I was brought up to believe that loyalty is a two way street and you have each earned mine for the rest of my life.

I have also had a few visitors more recently, some of whom have stayed and shot the s**t with me, a great morale booster.

Cheers to all and heartfelt thanks for the continuing messages of support. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings, but she getting a sore throat............

NEO

Great news - my heart sank slightly when I saw this thread at the top, but with no cause! Keep it up :ok:

NEO,

We've never met, and most likely never will, but I have followed this thread with great interest and respect for you and your friends.

I am really glad you are on the mend, and must admit to having a similar thought to 212man (although to a lesser degree no doubt than him), when the thread found its way to the top again.

Good luck to you sir, I hope you end up back in the saddle where you clearly belong.

Gary

As 212Man said....I was operating on the "No News is Good News!" routine.....and I am very glad it was disproved here.

Glad to hear you are mending well....and wish you a speedy return to "Work"....which is a four letter word..... like "Wife" and "Kids"!

I am off to have a CT Scan myself.....the Quack did not seem to concerned...but then why should he be....as it is not him having the problems.

Look at the bright side....Antibiotics for Life....should keep you safe should you stray while down to Aunties Kitchen!

Good to hear you feel better!:ok:

GREAT NEWS
 

Good news, take care Sir.:D

Great news!! Take care Sir!

Lima Alpha! So glad to hear you're back in the green.

Bit boney for the Lima Alpha handle Alan, but I'm working on it ! :ok:

Cheers,

NEO

Good news at last ! well done and I hope things get back to something near normality for you sson:ok: