I got a bit worked up about the news too. My wife died 18 months ago from cancer and I can only think now what his family are going through.

I did think about blogging my experiences of widowhood, which now would have helped people like his wife, but coming to terms with grief and keeping a diary about it was too much for me.

I had enormous respect for Ivan Noble because of this, simply coping with the fear and experience was enough for most, now he has left a legacy that can act as a positive influence on others, I consider him nothing less than a true hero for that.

Rest In Peace Ivan.

i also used to follow his diary as my husband was going through the same thing. My husband died last week and today i looked and found out about Ivan. My husband also smiled up to the end and i thanks the lord every day for the strength he gave me to cope with his illness

I too felt very saddened by the news, I followed his online diary from the beginning and it was an honest eye-opener and always gave me something to think about.

G

Really sad. He was an amazing writer and, I suspect, an amazing person.

I knew Ivan - I was a colleague of his ... and he was the kindest, most gentle person you could ever have met - and a surprising well of humour as well....

We are all missing you here, Ivan!

tim

ai RIP IVAN

When I read his last post, I thought he must've been very poorly by then - my eyes welled up immediately. After reading his last few sentences, I made a promise to myself - to keep off the ciggies, not even allowing myself the odd one. I will think of him every time I'm tempted, and remember that when we're given a chance to prevent cancer, we should take it.