bone marrow biopsy – Better Fools

6 December, 201330 October, 2017 George Blog, Words

Game and first set

The memory of Jana Novotna crying on the Duchess of Kent's shoulder after throwing away the Wimbledon title in 1993 to Steffi Graf prior is so fiercely seared in my brain that I'd forgotten she went on to win it in 1998. I remember barely being able to watch as the underdog comprehensively lost her position … Continue reading Game and first set

14 November, 201330 October, 2017 George Blog, Words

The trouble with anticipation

As far as I remember, my very first bone marrow biopsy took place on the evening of 31st October 2005, an ambush manoeuvre not long after I arrived at St George's for the first time. It's not the most comfortable procedure, and it quickly went to the top of my list of least favourite medical … Continue reading The trouble with anticipation

…and they’ll invent a better fool.

I’m living life because I’m alive (woohoo!) – despite the best efforts of cancer. At the end of October 2005, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, at the age of 23.

Since then, I’ve recovered (2008), ‘survived’ (2013), relapsed (2013), had a stem cell transplant (2014) and recovered again (ongoing).

And I’m still here, thanks to amazing medical staff, bacon sandwiches, wonderful friends and family, my fabulous wife Mariacristina, a handy preference for taking things as they come and my superstar donor Tim.

A lot of it’s here, but I’d love to tell you more – I’m a writer and a speaker and love to share my story, so get in touch if we can do some good together.