So, I have a Brain Tumour
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2024
- I have a sad health update - I have a brain tumour. Here's what it means for me as a pilot, whether I'll fly again, and what's going to happen next. Not the usual happy/silly video adventure that I usually like to post, but I wanted to be honest with you and share this change in my life. Thanks for all the support that everyone has shown to me so far.
If I can use this video to just encourage anyone else out there who may be experiencing headaches, or anything that they're not sure about with their health, to go and see a doctor as soon as you can to get it checked out. Most of the time it will be nothing, but in case it is something it's better to get it sorted out sooner.
Big love to you all as always,
Stef
I am genuinely so humbled, thankful, and have been hugely energised by all your comment on this video. Thank you for sharing your own stories of overcoming adversity, thank you for caring about me, and thank you for giving me the motivation and determination to get through this and get back up in the air again. This is a wonderful community which means the world to me, thank you for being a special part of my life right now. I’ll keep you updated, with love, stef ❤
Hope you get better soon!
All the best champ. No doubt you’ll be back stronger. Can’t wait to see you back in EYZ 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽
I have been a long-time viewer of your videos, and it’s disheartening to hear that you’re facing such difficult times with your health. I sincerely wish you all the best and hope that you receive the necessary assistance to overcome your brain tumor.
Should you ever visit Texas, specifically Houston or San Antonio, I would be honored to personally take you on a flight in my vintage V-tail Bonanza.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and please keep us informed of your progress.
Hi Stefan, just found yr channel via _"Ryan Was",_ from Indiana, US, who reacts to Oz videos & was amazed by Flying Dr Service🇦🇺 STEFAN I wish u all the best mate, my mates n I will raise a beer to you at Trivia/ 8 Ball tonite 🍻
And I can't tell u how much I needed to hear yr words of wisdom. As I'm going thro tough medical times myself & upcoming anniversary of my son's death in a couple weeks.
You are a _wonderful_ Aussie 😎👍🇦🇺
Hi Stef, having followed your highs in the sky for many years, be assured that I will be thinking positive thought whilst you go through this medical low. I am certain that you have flown on the same flights that my spouse and I have enjoyed. Perchance we might now meet in person as we look for a coffee to enjoy, in what I suspect shared neighbourhoods. Wishing you and family ( plus cat) strength and a rapid recovery. ❤
I wish you the very best of luck and please let me know if there is any help you need, with your channel or otherwise.
Mentor… as usual you are selfless and a simply great guy. Wishing you much health also mate. Emmanuel
Stef, I’d also like to extend my best wishes to you. I’m also Melbourne based and by all means, if I can be of any help for your channel during this time please let me know. Good health to you mate.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to flight ✈ 🙏 👍
MentourPilot is showing the true meaning of friendship. Nothing but respect!
You definitely could have send that in a PM without the public stunt. If you are truly close with him. That’s honourable.
‘Non aggressive and non cancerous’ - two wonderful bits of news straight away. You’re already on top of this Stefan! Your strength will see you through and we’re with you all the way.
30+ year brain tumor survivor here. You’ve got this!
great
If I may ask what type of tumor ?
brain...........@@moochachaa
@@Snxgur I know that I mean what kind of brain tumor? My partner has one and this comment is inspiring.
@@moochachaamost likely benign and minimal growth , considering they survived for 30 years
Stef...mate...I think I speak on behalf of the whole Aviation community when I say we are here for you. Not just because of your personal contributions to GA, but because like it or not you're a member of a community that rallies together and fights for one of its own. Your willingness to confront this head on and share with the community so openly will be a source of strength for many who are attempting to deal with their own issues; so thank you for that. Next time you're in the UK there's a seat in my aircraft, until you have your medical back you're always welcome.
Well said Ash. Well said
Hear hear Ash. Stef, likewise I’m in Blighty too and fly an SR22. Thank you for sharing this. You’re not alone. I’d be delighted to buy you coffee or take you flying when you’re next over.
Hello, Mentour Pilot (Peter) mentioned you, and here i am to show support. I wish you well, and that soon you could be posting for us a full post operative recovery and back on the Captain seat. god bless you :)
Non cancerous pituitary adenoma here... 10 months in. Haven't been ready to share, but getting there now. Thank you for sharing your journey. It's motivational and inspirational.
Adenoma, by definition, is non-cancerous. No need to specify.
@@NurislamPopov I just learned something new, even after having felt like I've done a ton of research in the last year. Thank you!
I am here from the Mentor pilot channel. Wish you well and a fast recovery!
Hey mate, I can hear in your voice how hard it was for you to make this vid... THANK YOU. I'm sure your words have touch someone going through something right now, and eased whatever their worries are, even just a little...
You are quite obviously an extremely caring and selfless person.
Look after yourself and hope to see you at Tyabb on the 10th.
Stefan. Fellow melburnian and tumor sufferer. Very brave to share all. My head tumor was cancerous and aggressive. We have wonderful health facilities in melbourne like Peter mac. So you will be in good hands and get best of care. Wise choice to have it out- i didnt have that choice. You will bounce back, and have a clear value of life going forward mate. Take care and i look forward to seeing your future vids
Non cancerous pituitary adenoma here... 9 months since diagnosis and looks like maybe the medicine is starting to work... Thank you for sharing your journey through the comments.
Coming here from Mentour. The warmest of Italian hugs I can give you!
Hello Stefan! I’m here at Petter’s recommendation, I’m a fellow Aussie as well. Make the decision that is best for you, I’m happy to hear it’s an easily accessible and non-malignant tumour. I’m here to stay subscribed in the long run though, god speed, mate. Can’t wait to see you back in command. 🙏🏻🩷
Oh gosh! I'm so pleased that the neurosurgeons thinks it's most likely benign. My dad had a brain tumour, unfortunately it was already an aggressive grade 1V Glioblastoma when it was diagnosed, and as you probably know there's no cure for that and he sadly passed away only 4 months after diagnosis. It's so good to hear such a positive outcome with your tumour, and I hope you soon make a full recovery 😊
Mate you are a legend, to make a vid about your health battles shows your passion to the channel, your integrity is such a pleasing attribute that is missing from social media. Most would draw a line at that point. Yes we all have our own battles with the mind, however your positively I'm sure will get you through. Best of luck and we all look forward to catching up in person and hearing about your future adventures.
Hang in there. My older brother had a brain tumor (later stage) and was told by the doctors that he would never see age 60 but he turned 78 last year.
By no means will you be grounded a long time! I look forward to your speedy recovery!!
That is devastating news Stef. My heart goes out to you. Yours is seriously one THE best you tube flying websites out there, really nicely crafted (as a longterm ex BBC docs director I can't believe how you do it all yourself), with a natural ability to connect with audiences that just leaps off the screen, not to mention your passion and enthusiasm for our wonderful and beautiful hobby. I too have been off flying for several months now for medical reasons, after hundreds of fun hours over the years flying my C182 from my home base of Denham to places around Europe and even last year to North Africa, so your infectious spirit of adventure really chimes with me... And I know how bloody hard it is not to get into that left-hand seat!
Good luck mate - really. You're right, you do have a strong and concerned community of well-wishers and supporters. We may be out here in cyber-land but we're no less real.
Sent by Mentour to show support and send well wishes. Truly wishing the best for you and hoping you have speedy and full recovery. Best of luck to you on your journey.
Sending prayers and posoitive thoughts to you Stefan! I will keep you on my prayer list.
Hey Stefan, that was such a cool attitude and acknowledgment of others, two thumbs up mate. 👍👍
Hey Stefan, I really wish you all the best and lots of courage to tackle the operation and recovery from the bottom of my heart! ♥ I also admire the balls to put it out on your channel. You are absolutely right in what you say towards the end, we all have our issues, problems and challenges. It's how we go about them, and your words about gratitude and appreciation actually brought a tear to my eye. Stick through this, we are all in the same boat called life, and we are with you!!!
Hello, @MentourPilot sent us! Best Wishes for a successful surgery and a quick recovery!!! We will be following (subscribed) your journey and catching up on your journey so far. May you always have altitude below your wings, extra thrust at your call, and the wind directly off the nose! Sending Positive attitude and positive roll your way!!!!
Thanks for sharing Stef. Good luck with your treatment and I will certainly be staying subscribed to hear about your progress and all the aviation adventures you will be having in the future.
Petter sent me to wish you well. Stay stong, Stefan. My mother had what sounds like a similar situation. She breezed through surgery and had an uneventful recovery. You are wise in your approach to your immediate activities. You have loving and supportive followers. You are not alone! Do what you need to do. You have a good and positive attitude. We're here for you whenever you want or need to reach out. BIG LOVE to you, as well! 🫂👍♥️
I have watched and enjoyed many of your videos and have lived vicariously through you since I'm not in a position to continue my flight journey any time soon. Saying some prayers for you and your family for peace, strength, and a full recovery. Also praying you are able to return to your love of flight sooner rather than later. Thanks for sharing and God Bless!
Thanks for the candor to share this difficult news about your health. I hope that things go smoothly in the removal of the tumour. I will be watching your progress and look forward to the stories you share in the future whether they be about flying or the health issues or anything else you feel you want to share. Wish you all the best in this new journey you are about to take. We are by your side on this.
Hello Stef,
I really
Love the content on your channel great variety and very informative
Sorry to hear about the tumour wishing you a speedy recovery to good health
Hi Stefan
I'm here because the algorithm pinged your A220 review into my feed tonight. But I'm now a subscriber and wishing you all the best for the road ahead. Take care, we'll be here for you.
Another Mentour Pilot fan checking in on you. Inspiring message, thanks. In the hope that it helps, I'll add that a good friend was informed last year that he had a tumor on his pituitary gland, which due to its location deep in the brain, sounded like a terrifying proposition. Like you he opted for removal. It was entirely successful and he was back at home the next day - basically without a mark on him! Best of luck! Looking forward to more great videos!
Very best of luck for your treatment. I hope you're soon flying high again. I so enjoy your travels and the rock solid way you command the skies. Sending prayers and hugs from Texas.
Praying for a speedy recovery and wishing you a fast healing 🌹
Thanks to Mentour Pilot for mentioning your channel..... very impressive video --- and channel. "Best wishes" sounds really "official"; but they really are expressed with a great degree of sincerity.
Stefan, you are a true inspiration to me. I consume a lot of aviation videos, forums, articles, but you and your videos always ring close to my heart. You are very openly supporting kindness towards all, your video visiting an animal sanctuary was awesome and touching, and as a vegan also myself, I didn’t see many links between aviation and love for animals except your channel. You have been this link for me. Your adventures with EYZ are always fascinating, fun, and touching to watch. Thank you for all of that.
I wish you nothing but the best, I hope you’ll soon get better news from the doctors, and be on your way back to your normal (flying) self. Sending you lots of positive thoughts from Europe. 🤗
Hi Stef,
Your videos have inspired me so much! love nothing more than watching them over those same deserts you have filmed on the cross country adventures, stay strong and look forward to you getting back in the SR22 soon!
Great advice! Here is wishing you a fast recovery!
Hey Stef, I’ve followed you, your adventures and videos for ages. We met briefly at Duxford Aerodrome in England.
Wishing you all the very best big fella. Onwards and upwards❤
I have followed you for so many years. Lately my feeds have not shown you and WOW, all I can say is WOW. And you're handling this with such grace and the fact that you're sharing your story publicly. I wish you all the best and I bet if you ever found yourself in New York we could be buds!
Praying for your speedy recovery. I am sure you will come out of it stronger 💪
Hey Stefan, I'm Praying for a quick healing and recovery from this health set-back! I love your channel and your attitude towards aviation and life!
man :( :( so so sorry to hear that mate. best wishes for your future and that any surgery goes well --- it was Mentor Pilot that suggested we all visit your channel
Your video came up in my feed today. I can relate. I'm a private pilot in the US and I also had a brain tumor. Like yours, my doctors were also fairly sure that it was benign. And it turned out to be benign which is good. Mine was diagnosed when I was in college, before I started flight training. I had complications post-op so the FAA made me jump through a lot of hoops to get my medical. I hope you don't face any complications, but expect the authorities to request some more medical testing, or even a proficiency flight with one of their inspectors.
If you have questions about the brain tumor surgery, flying post-op or anything, and you'd like to talk, let me know how to contact you.
Hey Stef, my 1st thoughts are WOW, and prayers for full recovery! Second thought is, do not put off your dreams and till later.
This is a huge thing that you will move right through. I support you and will continue to
Looking forward to updates as you put them out.
You are a strong confident man. You WILL get through this. Sending healing good wishes to you from the UK.
Another viewer pointed your way by Petter (Mentour Pilot) all strength to you Stephan.
I enjoyed your flying videos from day 1 absolutely great content and look forward to watching many more in whatever form they take.
Here’s to a speedy recovery and a return flying!
Hey Stef, Thanks so much for all of your videos, a lot of work I know to produce them, but all enjoyable and often very informative. I was truly upset to hear of your tumour, but my mood improved when I heard about the prognosis. good luck with it all and hope your family is well supported during this time. I look forward to seeing you back in EYZ
Very best wishes and wishing you a speedy recovery Stefan. Looking my forward to watching you fly on the other side of this bump in the road ✌🏽
You’ve got this buddy. You sound incredibly confident, you sound like you have a lot of faith. Sending out some prayers to you. All the best from Canada. Hammer.
Over from @mentourpilot Stef. Hoping we can share your journey and keep you company going forward. Best wishes.
You’ll be fine! I had a brain tumour operated on in Oxford England in 2019 and now all clear. Waiting for the scan results was the worst part but thankfully, it went smoothly. It makes you reassess everything and appreciate your loved ones never like before 😊. Wishing you all the best!!
Stef - statements like this are invaluable and thank you so much for sharing what is immensely personal. You've got a great, sunny countenance and that along with the love of your family will see you through, I'm sure. Wishing the best of programmes for your treatment and a quick return to full health. Best wishes from London xx
Wishing you a Full and rapid recovery. Your videos of going on (to quote you here) "fun and silly adventures" are what finally pushed me to start my PPL training and I havent looked back since. All the very best from the UK Stef and please take care :)
Long time follower Stef,
Lots of love and best wishes mate!
Looking forward to seeing you back in the skies over Melbourne soon
Stef, hello from Seattle. I learned of your channel and about your health situation from Petter on the Mentour Channel. I wish you a speedy and full recovery. I'm an aviation enthusiast and have now added your channel to my list of aviation channels to watch. By the way, I just watched your video of the Airbus A220. Yes, it's a wonderful airplane, even from a Boeing shareholder. I flew the A-220 several months ago on Air Canada and was very impressed with the plane. Again, best wishes to you.
Good luck and wish you the best to get back into the cockpit. Health booted me from the cockpit and the fact that you will be returning is huge.
Hoping for a Smooth recovery Stef!
Hey Stefan, a big support from 🇭🇰. I have been watching your videos for few years. You always remind us the attitude of being a better pilot and encourage us to be a better person in general. Even today, I have got my pilot licence, I still enjoy watching you flying to various places. It brings back those unforgettable memories when I was learning how to fly in Australia. Stay strong and get well soon!💪🏻
Hey Stef, have been a great fan of your channel since few years back, wish you all the best and a speedy recovery! Cheers all the way from Hong Kong!
You are such an inspiration Stef. I’m so glad you have such a great support network around you. My best wishes for a complete recovery.
I wish you the very best and I really hope you get better! You will be flying again really soon! You got this, mate!
Came here also via @MentourPilot and glad I did, your videos are very cool. Get well soon, fast recovery and you'll be out there doing what you love most in no time. You're right that we all have a little something going on, one step at the time is also my way.
This really hit me Stefan! I wish you all the best, thanks for sharing your story! All the best for your surgery and recovery, best regards from Germany!
Wishing you a speedy recovery! I have enjoyed watching your videos and I feel you are making the rite decision with going for the surgery. You will be back to flying as PIC in no time!
Truly wishing you all the best Stefan, I hope you can get back in the cockpit soon. Regards from North Yorkshire, UK
Stefan, being a tremendous fan of yours, my first reaction of the title of your post was horror but listening to you and learning about the benign nature of your tumor is comforting. It is still a serious medical issue and truly wish you well with your treatment and recovery. I tried three times to become a pilot but due to an inner ear problem I could not complete the program. In stead I follow you and feel like i am in the right seat along for the ride with you. I truly wish you well and look forward to your on the ground videos as well as you back in the left seat under CAVU conditions
Just landing here straight from Mentour. Glad to have been directed to your channel. Move forward wholeheartedly 💪🏻
Thankyou for sharing, love watching all your flight review vids & I hope you have a great recovery & you'll be in the sky again very soon :-)
Stefan, good on you for posting this video. The courage you have displayed in revealing this personal news is going to serve you well in dealing with it. Looking forward to your flight reviews in the future.
Hey Stefan. Wishing you a successful treatment and speedy recovery. I am starting my commercial pilot licence training this year your videos were really inspiring and helped me fetch alot of new information. Thanks you building a great CZcams community. Cya. Take care
Hello Stefan
Love your CZcams videos allways get a happy feeling watching all your adventures
The diagnosis appears very positive and sure you will be flying around our beautiful sky's here in Australia I look forward to seeing new chapters asap
All my best wishes to you and your lovely family
"Blue skies and tail-winds for you!”
David
(Queensland)
👍 😊 🛩
Stef, As with everyone here, wishing you all the best through these next few months. Thanks for actually taking the time to make what was no doubt a hard video to film and broadcast. I am still buzzed about bumping into you at Melbourne airport over a year ago, I remember texting my wife straight after that I had met you and the first thing she asked was "was he as nice as he comes across on his videos?" To which there was only one answer.. "far nicer than that". All the best from Southern California. One of your many You Tube & Instagram Wingmen.
Dude I love watching your stuff and I am praying for you and your recovery. I can not wait to see your first flight back!
Stef, you generally have such a fantastic and positive outlook. It’s a pleasure watching your shows for this reason. I trust that you’ll look back in future at this scare as a mere bump in the road (or turbulence) that has made you even more positive and grateful to live life to the fullest. Our thoughts are with you.
All the best Stef. Have enjoyed your vids over the past few years and look forward to many more new ones. Look forward to seeing you fit and well very soon
I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos and they’ve been very inspiring and informative, thank you for your work and I wish you the best of luck!
Best wishes & a speedy recovery. You got this!
Love your videos Stef, and looking forward to seeing you back as PIC OF EYZ! All the best wishes for the next few months.
Hey Stefan,
All the best on this journey. Praying for your speedy recovery, thank you for all your efforts over the years. Have learned much about life and flying through your videos!!
Jim
I heard about you through Petter also. So glad you have a great medical team, good prognosis and emotional support. You are right- this is the path you are on now and your energy and efforts will have the goal of getting through this chapter. Good advice for all - wish you all the best and sending you hugs from NJ, USA. ❤ Glad you can still be in the skies.
Hey Stef, your careful and meticulous philosophy with your flying will be the solid foundation to dealing with this medical issue. Having been through a similar event not so long ago, I can only begin to empathise with your circumstances. It’s probably been said, stay positive, reach out for help when you need it and put up a big picture of EZY (with P2!) where ever you happen be recuperating… all the best for a speedy recovery 👍.
Stef, I have really enjoyed watching your videos of flying around Oz. From one pilot to another, wishing you an absolutely speedy recovery.
Sorry to hear of your health challenges, wishing you all the best in the upcoming treatment and recovery. Hope to see you in the pilot's seat again soon!
Stef. Here to support and help in any way you need. You are one of the reasons I ever started making videos for youtube. With all love, you got this.
And a little joke to ease things up, once you get the tumor out, can you please tag it with a ”Remove before flight” tag?
Thinking of ya man. You and your channel give me inspiration and drive!
God bless you and stay so very positive. 👍🏻 All will be well. Steve in southern, California. 🇺🇸
Hey Stef!
I have watched your channel for a little while now, and this is certainly rattling news to hear, although I'm sure with your supportive care you have you will get better soon! I wish the best for you and those you love as you begin your journey to being tumor free.
Best regards from Seattle.
Hi Stef... Walking home from a late movie, saw the "not clickbait" title and oh my gosh it's just shocking. Always enjoy your videos, but of this is the video that I will most remember. Of course you have support all over the world, including right here in New York City. Look forward to your safe and healthy return to the skies and many more stories and adventures to share. So gracious and supportive of you to give back to all of us, I hope that giving makes you stronger still.
Best wishes from our family..Rob A
Hi, Stefan. Thinking about you and sending you love from across the water in the U. S.
Wishing U lots of courage and a smooth Recovery ! God Bless !
I have just stumbled upon your channel. I find your content and demeanor very positive. So...get yourself sorted and come back in tip-top shape. All the best 👍
wish you all the best with your recovery post-operations, Thank you for all the hard work you done so far in general aviation and the work you'll do post recovery when your back in the Pilot seat!
Good luck and my best wishes from Spain! Really you send a goog and positive energy in your videos. Congratulations and go!!!
Hi Stefan. I've been following your channel for quite some time now, with enjoyment.
I'm too in the Aviation community, not as a Pilot but an Engineer.
I wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and please keep us updated with your progress.
Keep up the good fight and I'm looking forward to your future videos.
Best Wishes
Shane
Hey Stef, I like you so much, love your channel and video posts. I wish you all the best (safe surgery and recovery afterwards 💙)🙏🏻🙏🏻
Keep positive as you are always, and you are not alone, all of people here loves you and pry for you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻, waiting for your next videos!
Wish to have you here in Saudi (Riyadh) to fly with you in my SR22 after your recovery soon 💐💐💐
Thanks for sharing. Hoping for a speedy recovery and to get you back in the air as PIC as soon as possible. Thinking of you.
Good luck with it all and best wishes from Scotland. It’s amazing what they can do now. Fingers crossed that you’re back fit and well and back in the Air soon.
Hello from Argentina Stefan. I'm sorry to hear about this problem, but at the same time I'm glad to know it's something easy to solve, excellent news. I watch your videos from time to time and I really enjoy them, your content is excellent and very well produced. I work in media, but I'm also a commercial pilot and a C172 owner, so I fully understand your concerns about getting back to the skies as a PIC. I'm sure that soon this story will be just another anecdote on your channel, we are with you Stefan and we hope you recover soon! Keep it up & hugs!.
Sending lots of support and wishing for your recovery soon.
I'm a bit shocked. All the best Stef from Poland and speedy recovery. I want to see you on the plane as soon as possible. 👍💪Thanks to you, I saw a big part of Australia. I keep my fingers crossed for the success of the surgery. Take care Man.
Thoughts and prayes to you and your family and friends and I truly wish your surgery and recovery is as eventful as your flying (lessons learned, but safe and butter landings) with a speedy recovery to being PIC again.