Dear reader,
On Monday January 9, 2017 I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which has already metastasized to my liver. The primary tumour has encircled a major artery, so cannot be removed surgically, though something can probably be done to reduce its size.
The cancer was detected on a CT scan. A previous CT scan done last May showed nothing.
I may post something here from time to time, but my focus from here forward will not allow me to spend much time on this blog.
Sincerely,
Alan Chattaway
Alan Chattaway
About Me
- Alan Chattaway
- Raised in Zambia, I've worked in the US and Canada, South America, Eastern and Western Europe, Australia, and Southern Africa as a Professional Engineer, Writer, Photographer, Editor, Recording Technician, Software Designer, Educator, and Project Planner. I'm interested in so many things that friends call me "the walking encyclopedia" or "Mr. Google". Married with four adult children, I volunteer with community organizations; lead, mentor, tutor, and teach; and help my wife put music at everyone's fingertips with the Joystrings Harp (www.joystrings.com).
1 comment:
Hi Alan,
A quick not e to let you know that I am saddened to hear of your cancer. All that I can do is to wish you strength in coping with it.
I discovered your blog when I was "surfing the web" following up old acquaintances. Just to let you know, I left South Africa in 1978 and have been living in the United Kingdom since then.
Regards
Martin Vlietstra (vlietstra@btinternet.com)
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