Adrian Sudbury was 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 had two distinct types of the disease running at the same time. According to the medical literature he was the only person in the world to have this condition. As such, it was not possible to offer Adrian a prognosis.
Here he shared his experiences of the disease and his treatment up until his passing.Hello readers,
It's Liam here. I'm a friend of Adrian and also the technical support geek behind his blog. Adrian has asked me to post a brief message giving you an update on his current situation.
Adrian has been admitted back into hospital for a night, maybe longer, while the saw bones (doctors) try and work out what is wrong with him.
He will be away from his computer so will be trying to blog remotely via texts (to me) and phone emails. I will (as I always do) make sure any comments are passed onto him.
He did send this message to all his readers: "hi everyone. Although this is the last place i want to be i think we really need to get to the bottom of this infection, no pun intended, get out of hospital and back to a good quality of life as quickly as possible. The plan is to set me on with some iv fluids while tests are carried out on my blood and dung."
Adrian
That just sucks! I hope there are at least cute nurses to care for you.
Hope you get sprung soon!
Love from across the Atlantic
Jennifer
Tampa FL USA
sorry to hear you're back there, but hopefully you'll escape back to the beers soon
take care
jane xx
Thinking of you Adrian. Lets hope they get it sorted ASAP so you can be with your family and friends again.
Cath xx
Hi Adrian/Liam
I hope you are going to be ok soon.
Haha...test your dung?There will be nothing to worry about.
Want you to be back and writing again.
Wish you luck!
Shiney
Hiya
Hope you get this 'little' problem cleared up asap...how frustrating!!!
Heard your interview on R5 live today....nice one..some interesting comments...
hope to hear from you soon.....no more dung comments tho' !!!
xxxreiki hugsxxx
dawny
Hi Adrian-
Just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed reading/catching up with your amazing story. I came upon your blog about a month ago and I'm simply astounded by your strength, grace and the power of living purposefully. You are magnetic- you (and your loved ones) have galvanized a country and countless others across the world. It is the stuff of heroes and legends.
I am truly inspired to do what I can.
Kick this stomach bug soon and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Adrienne
EEEEEW!! I know I said no apologies and just tell us like it is, but... DUNG!? :)
Hope you're feeling much better very, very soon!!
XX
Also, Liam -- thank you for everything you do with this blog!
hi darlin hope they sort you out and get you home as soon as poss all the best pamxxx
Only you can evoke a smile even while calling to mind vivid images of dung! Thanks for that - and to think, I had black pudding for breakfast! Nice!
Giving them a sample should be a blast! (pun intended :P
xoxo
Hugs from Trini, but not too tight in case I squish your tummy.
Tash
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ADRIAN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
LOVE IS THE ONLY THING WE CAN CARRY WITH US WHEN WE GO, AND IT MAKES THE END SO EASY.
hey adrian im just hoping you're out of hosptital by now. im a student nurse myself and i've dedicated my life to this profession to make sure i do look after cuties like you in hospital!!!
be strong,
speak soon xxx
Ivonette, Manchester