Philip Chevron takes medical leave from The Pogues

**Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:46 am**

from NME.com :

http://www.nme.com/news/pogues/29669

**Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:00 am**

dear philip, heartfelt wishes for a difficult time, hope you will be better soon, from guatemala, frank

**Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:29 pm**

I haven't been on the boards for a few weeks now so I've just heard the sad news tonight. I know there's not a lot I can add to what's already been said Philip, Just stay positive, keep fighting and we'll all see you back on stage very soon.

x

**Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:23 pm**

Somehow this sad news has passed me by. Speedy recovery Mr. Chevron thank you for being here for us . You are in our hearts.
Simon Sørensen Silje Sandvik

**Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:14 am**

Just noticed this today. I sincerely wish speedy and full recovery for the great man.

**Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:56 am**

This is what happens when I'm gone for a bit? I would offer my condolences, but I don't think you want them. I think Irish temper should be enough to scare off the ailment and I will be expecting to see you from my drunken post at the front of the stage next year in Boston.

P.S. My girls decided to pray for you, however, so there's further proof you've got it beaten!

**Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:10 am**

Myself and the rest of The Pogue Traders wish you a speedy recovery

**Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:11 am**

Just finally saw this... oh, I am so shocked and saddened... hope you are recovering well, but too bad you won't be touring

...especially now I see I think I got Wiltern pit tickets.

...but QD... this is really scary what you put down here...

Quincy Dan wrote:I would offer my condolences

**Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:31 pm**

Ioana, I am sorry. I am not good at expressing myself when people I like aren't feeling well.

**Sun Jul 22, 2007 6:50 pm**

Quincy Dan wrote:Ioana, I am sorry. I am not good at expressing myself when people I like aren't feeling well.

...it's actually strange enough to be funny...

**Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:50 am**

I feel like I stepped into something here, and I think I'll just call it a day. Apologies.[/i]

**Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:02 pm**

Phillip, I wish you the best recovery possible, and wish you well on this road you are currently traveling.

**Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:00 pm**

This is an e-mail that Philip sent to Ingrid on shanemacgowan.com

Just half way through the treatment and I believe I am now going through the hardest part, where there are now some days when I have time ONLY for my treatment. There is definite progress on my neck area and some of the tumours have broken down beyond the medical team's expectation. If I am not mentally at my best right now, it is because the effort involved to eat enough, drink enough, sleep enough and take just enough medication is a daunting one and something of a full-time job. My own calculations of when I will be back in the day-to-day affray of life count for nothing at the moment. This really is the One Day At A Time illness to beat all One Day At A Time illnesses. So that's how I'm taking it - there's nothing so important on my schedule that it won't wait a few weeks right now.

Thank you to all of you who sent messages and gifts of support and affection. In the nature of this Group EMail, you are all anonymous strangers to each other but please know that behind the hidden email addresses you are all my dearest friends and family. I do periodically feel the need to let you know that I'm still here and fighting and that it's not SO awful that I can't drop you a line now and then. What I seem unable to do is distribute individual attention, as I need all that for myself at the moment.

Love to you all

PHIL X

**Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:23 pm**

mats wrote:This is an e-mail that Philip sent to Ingrid on shanemacgowan.com

Just half way through the treatment and I believe I am now going through the hardest part, where there are now some days when I have time ONLY for my treatment. There is definite progress on my neck area and some of the tumours have broken down beyond the medical team's expectation. If I am not mentally at my best right now, it is because the effort involved to eat enough, drink enough, sleep enough and take just enough medication is a daunting one and something of a full-time job. My own calculations of when I will be back in the day-to-day affray of life count for nothing at the moment. This really is the One Day At A Time illness to beat all One Day At A Time illnesses. So that's how I'm taking it - there's nothing so important on my schedule that it won't wait a few weeks right now.

Thank you to all of you who sent messages and gifts of support and affection. In the nature of this Group EMail, you are all anonymous strangers to each other but please know that behind the hidden email addresses you are all my dearest friends and family. I do periodically feel the need to let you know that I'm still here and fighting and that it's not SO awful that I can't drop you a line now and then. What I seem unable to do is distribute individual attention, as I need all that for myself at the moment.

Love to you all

PHIL X

Apart from the bad part that you're very ill, this sounds hopeful.
Honestly, I didn't even dare to expect "individual attention". The only thing that matters to all of us is your recovery (and comeback :wink:

), so I wish you great strength and resilience!

**Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:33 pm**

mats wrote:This is an e-mail that Philip sent to Ingrid on shanemacgowan.com

Just half way through the treatment and I believe I am now going through the hardest part, where there are now some days when I have time ONLY for my treatment. There is definite progress on my neck area and some of the tumours have broken down beyond the medical team's expectation. If I am not mentally at my best right now, it is because the effort involved to eat enough, drink enough, sleep enough and take just enough medication is a daunting one and something of a full-time job. My own calculations of when I will be back in the day-to-day affray of life count for nothing at the moment. This really is the One Day At A Time illness to beat all One Day At A Time illnesses. So that's how I'm taking it - there's nothing so important on my schedule that it won't wait a few weeks right now.

Thank you to all of you who sent messages and gifts of support and affection. In the nature of this Group EMail, you are all anonymous strangers to each other but please know that behind the hidden email addresses you are all my dearest friends and family. I do periodically feel the need to let you know that I'm still here and fighting and that it's not SO awful that I can't drop you a line now and then. What I seem unable to do is distribute individual attention, as I need all that for myself at the moment.

Love to you all

PHIL X

It certainly sounds like you're starting to get better Philip (let's hope so), stay possitive and good luck with the rest of the treatment.

Philip Chevron takes medical leave from The Pogues

best wishes

Phillip

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