In June 2015 I was diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer.  We discovered that the cancer had spread from the original site into my lungs.  

It was a devastating revelation and one my young family and I had to come to terms with.  

Thanks to some outstanding surgeons, oncologists and nurses (as well as the support of my incredible family and friends), I was nursed through recovery from surgery in June 2015 and then accepted onto a Royal Marsden immunotherapy trial which lasted for 2 years.  In 2017 the treatment stopped having effect, so I was transferred back to Ipswich Hospital where I have been looked after (extremely well) ever since.  

Astonishingly (according to the medical profession) I have gone into remission in January 2019, although chemotherapy treatment will continue. 

Throughout this experience I have (suprisingly!) maintained a very positive focus and with the assistance of the SSM Mamils and Colchester Rovers Cycling Club,  I have, periodically, kept up my riding to varying standards.

I completed a memorable Copenhagen to Berlin tour with my Dad and David Smyth in 2018 and now in 2019 I am embarking on a superb trip from Venice to Rome - for some outstanding causes - Cancer care and Education. 

Please support these two organisations as both have had a very positive effect on myself and my family.