Category: News
Date: 01.02.2005
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News journalist Ivan Noble, who has been writing about his treatment
for a brain tumour for the past two years, has died aged 37.
Pete Clifton, Editor of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News Interactive, said: "Ivan's column
and his tremendous spirit have been an inspiration to all of us - to
his many readers around the world and to his colleagues at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
"He asked to write the diary soon after the original diagnosis. He
wanted to talk openly about cancer, to demystify the disease and allow
people to talk freely about it. And, as a journalist, he wanted to carry
on writing absorbing material for the site. Typically, he delivered
on every count.
"The dialogue that opened up between Ivan and the readers was remarkable.
We will all miss Ivan, and his column, but I think his humour, bravery
and compassion will leave a lasting impression on us all."
Cancer Research UK's Chief Executive, Professor Alex Markham, says:
"I am so very sorry to hear the news about Ivan's death. The hopes,
fears, honesty and courage he shared through his regular diary entries
on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News website were very moving and truly inspirational.
"Regular readers of his diary will know he leaves behind a wife
and two young children and my deepest sympathy goes to them at this
very difficult time.
"Great advances have been made in cancer research in the last
ten years but, as this sad news highlights, there is still much left
to do.
"Ivan's death will, for me, act as a constant reminder of why
we need to continue working hard to understand this most complex disease,
to effectively treat it and, ultimately, to find a cure for cancer in
all its forms."
