In October 2024, I was told I had incurable stage IV oesophageal cancer. I had two toddlers, a partner recovering from lung surgery, and a tumour so large I nicknamed it Dave – to make it less terrifying. But the story didn’t end where everyone expected it to. Killing Dave isn’t a miracle tale. It’s the fight, the science, the failures, the fury, and the unconventional path that led me back from the edge.
Killing Dave is still being written, a story that continues to unfold every day.
This isn’t a polished retrospective. It’s a work shaped by ongoing experience, reflection, and the desire to tell the truth people rarely hear.
My goal is simple: to create something honest, useful, and deeply human for anyone walking through darkness, whether it’s illness, uncertainty, or overwhelming odds.
Planned publication: July 2026
Breakthroughs, treatment decisions, research that changed the direction of the story.
How to stay anchored when your world is collapsing.
What he tried, what failed, what worked, and why.
Family, fear, humour, grief — and the unexpected moments that kept him going.
Whether you’re facing adversity of any kind, supporting someone through illness, or searching for a raw and beautifully human story rather than a sugar-coated fairytale, this book will speak to you. It’s for anyone looking for strength in dark seasons and for readers who want a science-backed, lived-experience perspective that is honest, grounding, and deeply real.