Adrian Sudbury has been a reporter for both the Huddersfield Express and Chronicle Series and the Huddersfield Examiner. In November 2006 the 25-year-old was promoted to digital journalist, effectively editing the new-look Examiner website.
Just two days into his new role he became seriously ill and called in sick. A week later he drove himself to A&E and was eventually diagnosed with leukaemia.
It was then identified that he actually has two distinct types of the disease running at the same time. According to the medical literature he is the only person in the world to have this condition. As such, it has not been possible to offer Adrian a prognosis.
Here he shares his experiences of the disease and his treatment.Just a quick post to let everyone know Poppy and I are engaged!
I asked her to marry me after midnight mass and she said yes. I know I'm not a great investment but it just felt like the right thing to do.
It was a brilliant Christmas Eve and we had loads of friends round at my parents' house in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire.
Joining me and Pops here are my mum and dad, my sister Carrie, and my best man Ben Hunter.
I have no idea what this year holds- and no idea about wedding plans - but I know if I can last until the summer it will be a fantastic do.
Once again wishing all readers a very merry Christmas.
Comments (28)
Congratulations Sudders all the best to you and Poppy
Merry Christmas
Posted by Liam | December 25, 2007 10:08 PM
Posted on December 25, 2007 22:08
Woo hoo! I'm off to buy a hat!!
Posted by Helen | December 26, 2007 6:42 AM
Posted on December 26, 2007 06:42
Adrian,
Congratulation!! This is such a wonderful news! All the best and happiness to you and your family.
HAPPY NEX YEAR!
Elin
Posted by Elin | December 26, 2007 9:27 AM
Posted on December 26, 2007 09:27
Hi Adrian
CONGRATULATIONS!!Wonderful news and best wishes to Poppy - she must be a great girl.
You all look so happy and so romantic of you, Adrian, to propose at Midnight Mass!
Wishing you a Happy & Healthy 2008.
Liz
Posted by Liz Boffey | December 26, 2007 10:21 AM
Posted on December 26, 2007 10:21
Congratulations!
Posted by Jen | December 26, 2007 11:26 AM
Posted on December 26, 2007 11:26
Happy Christmas to all!
Once again Adie displays great courage in selecting me as his best man ! I have entered into strict training regime to irradicate my chaotic and disorganized ways.. I feel hugely honoured to have been asked to be best man. All the Pinxton lot send their congratulations, once again a toast to Adie and Poppy!
Love ben
Posted by Ben Hunter | December 26, 2007 2:50 PM
Posted on December 26, 2007 14:50
Congratulations Adrian & Poppy!!!
I know we've only met the once but I said at the time you were perfect for each other. I'm so happy for you.
Hope you had a lovely christmas, and get well for us all in the New Year :)
Cath x
Posted by Cath | December 27, 2007 9:44 AM
Posted on December 27, 2007 09:44
Right Aido the footy lads are thinking about a stag do!! Congraulations to you both, you made my Christmas with that news
Best wishes now and always
Gavo
Posted by Gavin castle | December 27, 2007 2:56 PM
Posted on December 27, 2007 14:56
A massive congratulations to you both. This is great news and will be a brilliant start to 2008 for you.
Julie x
Posted by Julie | December 27, 2007 3:26 PM
Posted on December 27, 2007 15:26
well done adrian from all at photopheresis dont forget our invite we like a good do. If you are lucky Helen will wear the HAT!!!!!
Posted by maggie (fruit salad queen) | December 27, 2007 7:47 PM
Posted on December 27, 2007 19:47
Congratulation again guys! Great minds think alike, hey!?!
Posted by Tom Ward | December 27, 2007 10:08 PM
Posted on December 27, 2007 22:08
Hi Adrian and Poppy
Fantastic news...Congratulations on your engagement. What a great way to finish the year. I am sure that you will both be very happy as you seem made for each other.
I hope that 2008 will bring you a lot of joy and better health. Keep taking the pork pies....they look better than pills!
Love Jamie
Posted by Jamie | December 28, 2007 11:13 AM
Posted on December 28, 2007 11:13
Congratulations, Adrian and Poppy. Lovely news. At work at the mo, but will raise a glass to you both tonight.
Jill xx
Posted by Jill | December 28, 2007 12:46 PM
Posted on December 28, 2007 12:46
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Wow, there must be something in the water. I'm really pleased for you both.
Posted by Michelle Peters | December 29, 2007 10:34 AM
Posted on December 29, 2007 10:34
Congratulations Adrian and Poppy!
Just catching up on the blog and on your great news. Wishing you every happiness...
Happy New Year, N x
Posted by Nikki Sargeson | January 1, 2008 4:38 PM
Posted on January 1, 2008 16:38
hi adrian , happy new year and congratulations on your engagement .
its new years day and we're all sat scoffing chocolates and getting your latest news on your blog .
please can me & vicky a be bridesmades or at least flower girls ??
anyway hope you are well , take care gorgeous
love all your p3 ontourage xxx
Posted by Anonymous | January 1, 2008 4:56 PM
Posted on January 1, 2008 16:56
Have been avidly following your blogs since seeing you on the news, feels like i know you!!!!!! Many many congratulations on the engagement, she seems like a special lady from your blog comments. May the wedding give you the fight and strength to keep you fighting! no doubt it will. looking forward to seeing the wedding pictures later in the year. May 2008 bring you all the luck you well and truly deserve.
Carol
North Wales
Posted by carol jones | January 1, 2008 7:20 PM
Posted on January 1, 2008 19:20
you can't do this AD, our divorce hasn't come through yet!
Posted by Jordo | January 2, 2008 9:52 AM
Posted on January 2, 2008 09:52
Congratulations to both of you!!
Not a great investment eh?? I'd put my money on you rather than Darren Bent!!
xx
Posted by Laura Oakley | January 2, 2008 3:52 PM
Posted on January 2, 2008 15:52
Congratulations to you both. Here's to a great 2008.
Trish & Phil
Posted by Trish Owens | January 2, 2008 4:09 PM
Posted on January 2, 2008 16:09
Congratulations I am looking forward to buying a hat ....do you want a magician at the `do`Lots of love Uncle Brian and Aunty Lucy
Posted by Lucy Bagley | January 4, 2008 5:30 PM
Posted on January 4, 2008 17:30
WHHHHOOOOO!!
I simply cannot contain the pure excitement that is my current state of mind at this amazing news.....I LOVE YOU GUYS!
ps can we please have a keg of cider oon the day???
xxx
Posted by hannah | January 5, 2008 11:53 AM
Posted on January 5, 2008 11:53
Hello Adrian,
This is my first post on your site, although I have followed your blog for some time.
I just wanted to congratulate you and Poppy on your engagement and to say that you are truly one of life's incredible people.
All the best wishes for 2008!
Posted by Kate | January 8, 2008 4:10 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 16:10
Pleased to hear some one doing well with rare leukemia. My husband has biphenotypic leukemia both types of accute.lymphoblastic and myloid. Hospital has never had a case before has had bone marrow transplant but has graft faliure . still in remission. Been to hell and back a had brain hemmorage due to low platlet.after 2 brain operations doing well.
Posted by sarah kirkbride | January 8, 2008 8:13 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 20:13
Well done. hope u keep doing well. my husband has 2 types of leukemia acute lymphoblastic and acute myloid . The hospital has never had a patient with this.After graft faliure and a brain hemorage heis doing well.
Posted by sarah kirkbride | January 8, 2008 8:27 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 20:27
Hi Adrian, CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement to the lovely Poppy!!!!!
Hope the GVHD does not make a reappearance, all the best Dawn xxxx
Posted by Dawn Aldridge | January 10, 2008 4:56 PM
Posted on January 10, 2008 16:56
I just wanted to thank you for sharing your thoughts with the web community. I have just come across your blog and I just want to wish you much strength and love in the new year. Congratulations on your engagement! You are winning the battle!!
With very warm wishes, marisa
Posted by marisa | January 18, 2008 12:55 PM
Posted on January 18, 2008 12:55
congratulations to you and poppy well done pal good luck keep fighting
Posted by glyn rhodes | January 24, 2008 10:59 PM
Posted on January 24, 2008 22:59