I have started this blog to keep our family and friends updated on Geoff’s Journey to kick cancers ass again.
Geoff has been cancer free for 10+ years but unfortunately has been diagnosed with Oropharyngeal cancer which includes the base of the tongue.
Geoff will be having surgery on 12th July at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. The surgery is major and will go for around 6 – 8 hours. They will be doing robotic surgery and will take flesh from his arm or leg and blood vessels from his neck to repair what they take out.
Unfortunately radiation and chemo are not an option due to this area having been radiated in his previous treatment. So it is important that they get it all in this surgery. In fact Professor Clarke has suggested that this cancer could be a side effect of all the radiation 10 years ago …. never knew this could be a possibility.
Geoff will be in intensive care until the Monday and if all goes perfectly will be out in 2 -3 weeks but it could be up to 5 weeks.
I have rented a house in Newtown which is in walking distance to the hospital and will enable family to come and go and I can visit Geoff as many times as I can. He will not be able to have visitors for at least a week apart from immediate family and then it will depend on his progress. He will be communicating via white board and will not be eating, for how long is unsure.
As you can imagine this is a very difficult time and it is going to be a huge healing process for Geoff again but as we all know he is one tough man and I know that he can kick its ass once again.
I have never done a blog before so lets see how it goes. Let me know if you have any questions on any thing that I may not have covered,
Karyn
Geoffrey Keighran's Journey 
You are amazing Karyn….xxx❤️ Lots and lots of love xxxx
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Wish and hope for the very best out come my heart gos out to you both keep strong both off you love and all the strength to fight Jeff love you both
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Our thoughts and prayers will be with on this journey
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Kaz what hospital? Want to visit when he is well enough to have visitors? I love you all
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Hi Karyn what a great idea. It’s great that we can feel part of Geoff’s journey and for you guys to know that we are here for you both.
I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
You two are very special people and are well loved. May you know that our love for you is holding you in our hearts and are with you all the way. I know Geoff is a fighter and will kick ass with his recovery.
Thanks for allowing me to be part of his journey. Love and hugs Ed and Jan xxx
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Go Geoffery you are a winner with amazing courage , you can beat the bastard. Love you (Mother in law) Trish
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Hi gorgeous girl, I’m so sorry to hear about Geoff. Thank you for including us in your Blog and I know the tough old B will kick it’s butt, once again. Give him our love. Tony and Tracey Pye
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I would just like to tell you Geoff that I will pray for you that every thing goes well and that we will be having that great laugh that we often have. Good luck just fight as hard as you did before. I will think of you and your family often.bye now love Loraine xxxx
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Amazing, thanks so much Kaz – this blog is such a treasure for all of us who love Geoff so much, giving us the opportunity to follow and support him all the way along his journey xx
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Our love and thoughts are with you both thru this challenging time. If you need anything please let us know. A big kiss for you Geoff hope all goes well 💙💙💙💙
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Well done Kaz!
We all know how strong Geoff is and we are with him all the way. Please give him the biggest hug from us and tell him we love him and admire his courage so much.
Take great care of you too, Kaz.
Sending all our love and super positive thoughts,
Dad & Vivi xxx
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You can take the boy out of Stanmore …. but you can’t take the Stanmore out of the boy , stay strong , you are so loved , in our prayers and thoughts 💕
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Hi guys,
Brett and I are here for you both if you need a hand with anything.
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Thanks Karyn! What a great initiative to allow all the family and friends in to this tough journey. So unfair after all this time. The one thing is that Geoff is a fighter and he has enormous courage! He is tough like Dad was.
Sending love and positive thoughts.
And wonderful for him to know that he has huge support with him as he fights hard in the coming weeks. Love to you all. Annette and Peter xx
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Hi kaz, great idea this hope all went according to the plan they had made up for Geoff .i know my great old mate would be more worried about you and the family then anything we are all praying for him .
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You are both amazing and brave. Thank you for sharing with us. I look forward to visiting you both and Ian too. Prayers for all that is ahead..love always Lissy and Ian xx
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Dear Geoff & Karyn,
My loving thoughts & very best wishes to you both.
I know you will both do a very admirable job again, as you did before.
So very sorry you have to go through it again & I know Doc will be very upset too!
All positive thoughts going your way.
Hugs & kisses, Dixie.
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What courage and strength you have all shown time and time again. We’re thinking of you as you embark on this next journey.
With so much love, Kimmy Ostle
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Melissa told us today. We will be praying for Geoff. I will also have our church pray. Will be looking forward to seeing you all again as soon as we can and we will be following the blog as often as possible. NSW beat Queensland and Geoff will beat this…..God bless!
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Thanks Karyn for your update on Geoff. Our thoughts, prayers & best wishes go with you both. Take care of yourself through this journey, which we hope will be successful. Judith & Stephen
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Hi Kaz and Geoff, hope all went well yesterday, we were thinking of you both, lots of love and sending positive thoughts your way,
Anne and Darren xxx
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Karyn you are a rock! Thanks for update. He will pull through this tough ordeal I know it. Peter says ‘you can do it mate’.
Thinking of you both. Know he’s getting the rolls Royce of care which is what he deserves.
Thinking of you all and sending positive thoughts. Take care
Love Annette and Peter xx
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Sending love from Melbourne
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Hi Karyn, Thanks for the update. Glad to hear Geoff is coping with his situation. Please pass our ver best wishes to him for a successful recovery. Our thoughts are with you both. Love Bruce & Shan
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