A Quick Health Update
Added 2024-06-16 18:39:18 +0000 UTCHello everyone.
For the first time in a fair few months - I've got some good news to share
Last week I got a call from my consultant letting me know the result of the tests I've been going though and the outcome was as good as we could have ever wished for.
There are no signs of cancer outside of the two locations scheduled for surgery and in one of those locations, the situation is now being treated as preventative rather than curative.
Essentially - Stage four cancer has been entirely ruled out which means the chances of life threatening complications or an untreatable diagnosis are now almost negligible.
While I'm not out of the woods yet - I still have to have two pretty unpleasant surgeries which will take a long time to recover from - the end of this awful process is now actually in sight.
I can now begin to legitimately think about getting back to normalcy and already feel so much more strength to deal with this.
Hopefully I'll be able to share some news about the next video very soon but I still want to take things slowly until my surgeries are done. It's still going to be a rough few months but now that this darkest part of the process is over - I feel so much better about being more present on social media or doing a few streams.
Finally - I'm so unbelievably grateful to everyone who's supported me during this process with kind words or an open ear and especially to those who signed up to the Patreon. It has been a real life line and I'm going to spend every moment going forwards trying to repay it.
I hope you have a beautiful rest of your weekend and I'll see you very soon
Matt
Comments
I'm so glad to read this.
Falling Outside the Normal Moral Constraints
2024-10-26 17:18:30 +0000 UTCAfter watching your Indian Jones retrospective as my first video you have become my favorite channel and I am glad to hear you are doing better and I want you to know that you can take the time you need. No rush, your health comes first and foremost.
Zer0 Kelv1n
2024-10-25 17:10:58 +0000 UTCHi again! Thank you for a really nice response. To be honest I was a little scared of checking what you wrote cause I felt I maybe overshared a little. But yeah psychosis can be really difficult so again so grateful your videoes helped take away the worst parts. And thank you I'm getting better as time goes by, much better than the worst days. Much with the help of a loving family and good friends, don't know where I'd be without them. Still listen to your videoes in the evenings and usually fall asleep to them too. It's become a kind off good feeling, safe place. Weird how something like your videos can become such a big help. I hope you're getting better too and good to hear you have a girlfriend and family who supports you 🙏🫶 Loved the new retrospective X-Men video and really happy you are continuing to make videos 🙌 (Sorry if some of the sentences or English don't sound quite right, I'm from Norway so my English isn't perfect 😁)
Remi Wilhelm Liljeroos
2024-10-12 22:36:23 +0000 UTCYour videos carried me through a long illness. Trapped in bed was nightmarish for my very active self. You took my mind away and ultimately got me back into gaming after a 2-year hiatus. I can't thank you enough. Of course I wish you nothing but the very best. So glad that you have good news to share. You will absolutely be in my thoughts Matt.
Richard Sharpe
2024-09-08 09:49:39 +0000 UTCThanks my friend that really means a lot to hear. Hopefully I'll be able to give you a solid update about the next video and where things are going in the second half of the year very soon!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-08-03 11:30:36 +0000 UTCI'm glad I joined the patreon to see this! I hope you have an easy surgery and a quick recovery brother. You're my favorite youtuber and I've been praying for your health since the last video. I hope you can move past this quickly and painlessly!
BDG
2024-08-01 21:24:32 +0000 UTCThat's amazing to hear my friend. I actually had a very close friend who suffered with psychosis so it's bringing a tear to my eye to know that my work could help you with your symptoms. I really hope you're on the path to recovery and I'm very proud that my videos could be a part of that. Of course thank you so much for the support on here. It means a lot to me and hopefully once I'm clear of this cancer situation I should have much more content for you!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-08-01 12:53:17 +0000 UTCThanks so much Noah. I really appreciate it and honestly - the kind words and messages on here really do mean a lot to me. I've got my second surgery now booked for the 20th of August so hopefully that is the end of things!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-08-01 12:52:04 +0000 UTCThank you my friend - really appreciate it. Now I've just got one more surgery to get through and hopefully this sorry episode will be behind me
I Finished A Video Game
2024-08-01 12:51:33 +0000 UTCThanks my friend. Now I've just got to get through my next surgery and hopefully the end will be in sight!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-08-01 12:51:11 +0000 UTCThanks my friend. I've now got my second surgery booked for the 20th Aug so I'm planning to do a stream in the next few days to update everyone about plans for the channel. I'll be sure to let everyone here know when it's ready!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-08-01 12:50:51 +0000 UTCAmazing 😍 Never actually knew what Patreon was before you, but had huge mental issues earlier paranoia psychosis and God so bad😅 But my point is I was always in flight mode going out at nights etc. But the worst part was hearing voices (man writing about this reminds me how bad it was😅) But one night I stumbled over one of your videos and my body didn't reacted cause of sudden high noises, and it kind of cancelled the voices with southing, perfect sounds and of course your God given voice😂❤️ But yeah really just wanted to say that the crazy coincidence of stumbling onto on of your videos was the start of me getting a better health. So obviously I'm over the moon you're better and had to know what Patreon was cause of you. Your videos where in the background Especially in the beginning 10hours a day haha❤️🔥 Netflix got less hours then you and that's insane 😂
Remi Wilhelm Liljeroos
2024-07-27 18:31:51 +0000 UTCI subbed just to see this post, and god am I glad I did. The fact that you're on the mend has me all weepy. Your videos are amazing, and mean so much to a lot of people, me included. Stay strong, lean on those around you, and fuck this disease up. You've got this, brother.
Noah Cornett
2024-07-09 04:28:14 +0000 UTCThat's fantastic news!
Ramble
2024-06-24 10:50:45 +0000 UTCFantastic news so happy to hear you’ve got some great news!
Pete MC
2024-06-22 12:42:02 +0000 UTCSo glad to hear the great news. We Hope your recovery speedy and easy on you!
Xanitos
2024-06-17 18:09:56 +0000 UTCReally looking forward to you being all clear, rested and ready for the next video, in your own time. Take it easy mate
Paul Ormerod
2024-06-17 10:51:13 +0000 UTCAbsolutely. Hopefully by the end of the year this all feels like a bad dream rather than something I'm living with!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:48:15 +0000 UTCThanks Dewi. I wouldn't have been able to get through this awful period without all of your support!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:47:41 +0000 UTCThanks my friend - same to you of course!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:47:24 +0000 UTCThanks very much Paul. I really appreciate the support and kind words
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:47:16 +0000 UTCThat's such a kind comment. Thanks so much for the encouragement, it really mean so much and has such a big impact on my mental well being
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:47:04 +0000 UTCHonestly I'm enjoying working on the next one already. I think now that the worst situation has passed I feel like I can enjoy my work a little more - although I'm still going to take it easy especially with the surgery which is going to be a bit nasty!
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:46:38 +0000 UTCThanks so much. I'm feeling like I've got so much more strength to deal with this now
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:44:48 +0000 UTCThanks my friend. It really means a lot
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:44:29 +0000 UTCWell unfortunately it's not been ruled out entirely but terminal/untreatable has! Which feels as good as having it ruled out! Thank you for the kind words too
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:44:17 +0000 UTCThanks so much my friend. The support has meant the world to me
I Finished A Video Game
2024-06-17 10:43:43 +0000 UTCGreat news! It's also great to hear you having a much more hopeful outlook on things. Hope the surgeries go on without a hitch and that recovery is as smooth as possible!
Alex
2024-06-16 23:12:20 +0000 UTCAmazing, so pleased for you!
Dewi Rhys
2024-06-16 21:45:15 +0000 UTCSo relieved to hear this! Sending lots of love to you on this Father's Day, Matt!
Douglas Black
2024-06-16 19:33:53 +0000 UTCFantastic news, best of luck with the surgeries and recovery
Paul Ormerod
2024-06-16 19:13:30 +0000 UTCThis is amazing news and well-deserved. You've navigated a difficult, trying situation with class, restraint, and good cheer. So happy to see you've turned a corner, and rest assured that the channel and fanbase will keep until you're fully out of the woods!
Ethan Storeng
2024-06-16 19:05:18 +0000 UTCThat's great news. Take care of yourself, don't worry about the next video. It will happen when it needs to happen.
Jude McCulley
2024-06-16 18:57:57 +0000 UTCGreat news man! Things are looking up, keep up the fight.
Tan
2024-06-16 18:54:33 +0000 UTCGreat to heat it mate, wish you a speedy recovery
Hoss
2024-06-16 18:53:11 +0000 UTCGlad to hear cancer has been ruled out. Hope everything else goes smoothly for you.
Aric R.
2024-06-16 18:42:07 +0000 UTCStay strong Matt and keep up the good work 💙
Adam Pettitt
2024-06-16 18:41:27 +0000 UTCGlad to hear it man. Before you know it you’ll be stressing out about the next video again 😂
Chris Nicholas
2024-06-16 18:41:12 +0000 UTCHell yeah! So glad to hear that things are at least looking up! Good luck with the next two surgeries!
Zach Vander Wiele
2024-06-16 18:41:07 +0000 UTCgreat news, keep going mate you're a legend
ShtanceChanger
2024-06-16 18:41:04 +0000 UTC
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