I’d just finished battling stage three cancer. Then, COVID-19 hit
Last September, Simon Jarosz was diagnosed with cancer, a rare junctional tumour of the worst kind. He survived a gruelling treatment plan, and had just come out the other side when COVID-19 hit. And suddenly, just like his stomach, the industry was cut away at.
Can we have your liver?
Having someone express an interest in removing your organs while you’re ‘still using them’ may sound comedically surreal, like something from a Monty Python sketch. But it was the reality I had to face.
Pre-COVID-19, in September last year, after literally just a few months of symptoms and a referral from my GP, I was diagnosed with cancer. A rare junctional tumour of the worst possible kind had grown 8cm in length from my oesophagus, down into my stomach. It was the kind that spreads like wildfire.
Simon, having walked alongside you through this I have been constantly blown away by your positive outlook on life. Amazing story that brings life into sharp focus. Tim and the team at Mumbrella, thanks for bringing some humanity into our lives.
Inspirational!
Wonderful attitude Simon. All the best to you as you carry on beating this.
Mate you are an inspiration to us all and a reminder not to take this gift of life for granted. Now let’s find you a brief! 🙂
Simon, thank you for sharing your story.
It was extremely moving, and extremely inspirational. God speed.
Kudos to you Simon – I am very sure, there is not one person, other than another survivor, who would understand how alone you were in your fight to survive. I wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.
Simon, I had no idea, but am so glad that you’re on the up-and-up and on the mend. Big love from Singers.
Lovely words Si. Great to hear such a positive take on all this. You’re an inspiration.
Simon l love you to bits and SO proud to be your mum. You are an inspiration to us all.
With all my love x
Thanks for sharing your story Simon. It sounds horrific but I’m so glad that you are here to tell the tale.
Simon – hero
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Simon you are a legend. Great positive attitude and fighting spirit we can all learn from. Glad to see you getting back on your feet. Stay strong and healthy mate.
Hi Simon,
Just letting you know that I you have been in our thoughts since we heard about your diagnosis.
Well done you!
Keep trucking. Xx
Thanks for the share Simon. From going through a cancer diagnosis myself over a decade ago, I understand that you get used to being dealt terrible news every day month-on-month and it seems endless. I wish you well on your recovery and your outlook on the future.
Mate! What a fight! I’m glad you got through it all. Inspirational.
Truly inspirational mate. So happy that you’ve made it out the other side. Wishing you only the best health for the future!
Inspirational read, amazing stuff. Onwards and upwards Simon! Wishing you all the best, Gary
Absolutely incredible Simon. The most inspiring story I’ve read in months. Take care and hope we cross paths again.
Love you, Simon.
It has been quite a ride, Simon. Your positive outlook is inspiring and I am so happy you are still with us. Shine on. Xx
You’ve always been bursting with energy positive mate, so bloody annoying and infectious at the same time. It’s was a privilege to work with you and even better to call you a mate. Big love.
A true fighter. Wish you the best
Dude. You are an inspiration. When we caught up after finishing chemo and pre-covid I was – still am – beyond inspired by you brother.
Simon, my good golly gosh! It is so very f*!king unreal to have you still with us! My heartiest love and you go you good thing to you! Marti.
What a read. Amazing spirit and resilience. Well done brother
This is such an amazing story of hope and strength. Beautify written in a way with compassion , strength and a very powerful piece on survival. With all my heart I thank you . Stay well Simon.
Not just inspirational mate…. Legendary stuff Si. Hope your journey gets easier and better and better.
Wow ! I absolutely adore your positivity.
Brought tears to my eyes. A great living inspiration indeed. Kudos for sharing ❤️
It’s an unimaginable fight for life that you’ve been battling, Simon. As my mother’s oesophagectomy surgeon said, this operation is up there with a heart transplant. And that’s just the start, before the barrage of chemo and endoscopies and balloon dilatations. You have an amazing spirit, and I wish you all the best. Stay strong.
The consummate inspiration’alist…thanks for your perspective and infectious passion mate
Thanks for telling your story and so glad to hear that you are doing well. Perhaps rather than making our industry what it was, we can make it stronger and more enlightened like yourself. Anne