About
I have decided to keep a simple blog as a short record of my engagement with Follicular Lymphoma. It will also allow my friends and family to stay updated with the journey.
On of the things that first strikes you when you receive news such as this and begin to share it with family and friends is the discomfort and understandable awkwardness most individuals feel when responding. Generally, most are unsure about how to help, how often they should enquire about your health, what questions to ask etc. So I figure that by having this information out there this will help somewhat.
I am now on my odd sabbatical. I handed over my responsibilities on the 1st of February and then transitioned out of the practice. It is a really odd experience. I had imagined spending 3 months in Italy or France or somewhere – not Camberwell. It is what it is.
I am extremely grateful and fortunate that I am able to take this time to focus on getting better. The Deloitte partnership is special that way. Its not until you need this type of support that you can truly appreciate its value. So a very big thank you to all at Deloitte for supporting me.
I was diagnosed with this form of cancer on the 21st of December 2011.
My Unplanned Sabbatical 
Hi Serge
I just heard that you weren’t feeling well. I hope that everything goes well and that you are back in harness soon. Esther and I send our best wished to Petra and the girls.
I am retiring in May and we are planning a trip to Oz next year – we look forward to seeing you all then.
God Bless
Tony
Thank you Tony
I look toward to catching up with you again when you are next in Australia
Regards