Sad to report that Superman Si died this afternoon in Ness’s arms. She posted on FB that he chose how and when and his wishes were followed to the letter, which pretty much sums up how he approached his cancer.
Si was diagnosed 7 years ago with a PSA of 5.9 and extensive mets. I am fairly sure he was the first man on here to have early chemo - at that time there was no research to support this approach but Si was blessed with a brilliant onco who used his initiative and trusted Si’s instincts. Ness would perhaps be embarrassed by this but I have been in awe of her strength; in many ways she has had to be more brave than either Si or his doctors just to be able to support him with his wackier ideas. Last year’s attempt at testosterone flooding was not successful but other men in the future will no doubt benefit from his trail-blazing.
Don’t anyone ever tell me again that someone said PCa is a ‘good’ cancer to get. Ness is too young to be a widow and his lovely twins are too young to be burying their daddy - John and I are so sad tonight.
Fly free Superman Si xxx
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"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard
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Rest in peace Si, love and strength to Ness and the girls.
Chris and Dawn.
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So sorry to hear this. This can be a very cruel disease.
Chris
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I was awfully sad to hear this. Love to Ness and the twins and condolences. I hope Si is at peace and rest
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Don’t anyone ever tell me again that someone said PCa is a ‘good’ cancer to get. Ness is too young to be a widow and his lovely twins are too young to be burying their daddy.
So true and so sad. I get so angry when folk say that. I sometimes think even the medics don't get it when they council patients.
RIP Si and condolences to his family.
Ann x
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Rest in peace Si. A trailblazer extraordinaire.
My condolences to the family.
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I have added Si to my Absent Friends, as Lyn says, Vanessa is too young to be a widow, and the Twins too young to bury their Daddy.
RIP Simon.
Chris.
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Such a loss, Ness is a real star, looking after and comforting their lovely twin girls during this long period (not just the last three weeks) of illness. Si battled his own way and beat the odds for years, no wonder he won the title Si Si superman from many here. Ness and I have been in touch during our journeys, mine is nearly over so I can say with truth I know something of what’s she’s going through. Sending love to Ness and the girls during this sad time.
RIP Si.
love Allison and John xxx
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So Sad to read this my heart goes out to Ness and the girls.
Rip Superman fly high.
Roy