Philip Chevron takes medical leave from The Pogues

**Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:20 pm**

I'm reluctant to pry too much, but we're all wondering how your treatment is going Philip, and how you're doing...hopefully not too much nausea, etc. like my wife had. How are you spending your days and how are you feeling? Know that all of us wish you the best, and can't wait to see you swirling about the stage as usual in the future!

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:57 am**

Mr.C-Just heard about your situation this afternoon. I have been away from the boards from quite some time, and had no idea. Wanted you to know that you have been heavy on my heart tonight. May you know peace, comfort and healing.

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:03 pm**

Anonymous wrote:I'm reluctant to pry too much, but we're all wondering how your treatment is going Philip, and how you're doing...hopefully not too much nausea, etc. like my wife had. How are you spending your days and how are you feeling? Know that all of us wish you the best, and can't wait to see you swirling about the stage as usual in the future!

Thanks folks. I don't like to update too frequently, as I am aware it can sometimes be distressing for people. Right now I'm one day off the completion of the actual treatment, the Chemo and Radiotherapy sessions, so huray for THAT much at least! I accepted a few weeks ago that this IS what I do with my days. I'm moving over to Ireland late next week for recuperation and I am hoping that most of the discomfort from the treatment will have passed soon after that. Frankly, after that, nothing much happens except I check in once a month for 3 months with my oncologists. Somewhere around then I have more complicated scans to see whether they killed the bastard or not.

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:32 pm**

philipchevron wrote:[ Right now I'm one day off the completion of the actual treatment, the Chemo and Radiotherapy sessions, so huray for THAT much at least!

Good news, Mr C! That's a great step to get past. Thanks for the update. Keep strong. We're all thinking of you.

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 5:32 pm**

Great! Enjoy the tranquility in Ireland!

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 5:42 pm**

Enjoy the Ireland trip, Philip, and all appendages crossed that the treatment has done the trick.

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 5:42 pm**

philipchevron wrote:I don't like to update too frequently, as I am aware it can sometimes be distressing for people.

Personally I find it a little relieving to read your updates as not knowing anything is more distressing. It is especially nice to know that you have made it through the treatment and can now concentrate on rest and recuperation.

philipchevron wrote:Somewhere around then I have more complicated scans to see whether they killed the bastard or not.

fingers crossed...

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:09 pm**

Clash Cadillac wrote:
philipchevron wrote:I don't like to update too frequently, as I am aware it can sometimes be distressing for people.

Personally I find it a little relieving to read your updates as not knowing anything is more distressing. It is especially nice to know that you have made it through the treatment and can now concentrate on rest and recuperation.

I agree with Clash Cadillac here, it's actually more painful not to know.

Anyway I'm glad the treatment is almost over, I feel relieved about that.

Hope you feel better soon.

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:38 pm**

Congratulations for making it through that sinister treatment. Now onwards to a rapid and complete recovery!

**Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:40 pm**

Good on yer Mr C. Hopefully the worst is behind you. My very best wishes for a good and swift recuperation.

**Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:14 pm**

There are two women who are very close to my wife, and by extension me, who have been diagnosed within the last month with lung cancer and have started treatment. We talked the other day about how we were entering into that stage in life where this kind of thing will be happening more often now, and possibly to us. Just thought I'd share that... not looking for any "sorry to hear that" kinda thing, just sharin'.

**Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:19 pm**

A friend recently observed that our social group is reaching the age where announcements of weddings and births are falling off and announcements of disease and death are increasing.

Yay, passage of time.

**Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:57 pm**

DzM wrote:A friend recently observed that our social group is reaching the age where announcements of weddings and births are falling off and announcements of disease and death are increasing.

Yay, passage of time.

Lets not geez out here, DzM. :roll:

**Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:38 pm**

Eric V wrote:Lets not geez out here, DzM.

And stay off my damn lawn.

**Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:36 am**

Thinking of you Philip and wishing you a speedy recovery...xoxo[/img]

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