Ross Hutchins

thegingerlightbulb · Intermediate Club Player

RE: Ross Hutchins

goldfish · Futures qualifying

Thanks for sharing this. Pleased to hear how successful your treatment was and that you are well. Very encouraging.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

thegingerlightbulb wrote:
I was diagnosed with Hodkins three years ago, while I was still in my 20s. The progress they've made with this disease is remarkable. I was all clear in just over three months, with no radiation needed. I did have chemo, which is no cakewalk, but all in all it wasn't too traumatic. I beleive the survival rate is over 99 percent now so considering how fit and healthy he otherwise is, Ross should be fine.

I would also like to thank you for this story. It gives me great hope that Ross will recover fully and be back playing sooner rather than later. I am also very happy for you that you have managed to survive this and hopefully you will enjoy many more years ahead of you.

thegingerlightbulb · Intermediate Club Player

Thanks. I wouldn't wish chemo on anyone, losing my hair (albeit temporarily) was pretty upsetting. If caught in the early stages they now tend to give chemo every two weeks for three months. Then after that time if you are all clear you probably wont have radiotherophy. It'll take a lot out of anyone during those months, but once the chemo stops, it doesnt take long for the body to rebound from the treatment. For any Dexter fans out there, Michael C Hall is one of many famous survivors of Hogkins Lymphoma. Holly Valance is another one I believe.

daisy · County player

Does Ross get a protected ranking?

Gary Denton · Intermediate Club Player

Just heard about this.

Bad news but his prospects sound excellent.

Sure you will fight and win this battle, Ross.

We're all thinking about you.

Drew · Jan 7, 2013

Just would like to add my best wishes to Ross. Nicest of possible people. All the best Rosco.

indiana · Tennis legend

Was quite shocked when I heard about this. But certainly appears that long term prospects are pretty good. All the best, Ross.

Drew · Jan 8, 2013

Bob in Spain wrote:
thegingerlightbulb wrote:
I was diagnosed with Hodkins three years ago, while I was still in my 20s. The progress they've made with this disease is remarkable. I was all clear in just over three months, with no radiation needed. I did have chemo, which is no cakewalk, but all in all it wasn't too traumatic. I beleive the survival rate is over 99 percent now so considering how fit and healthy he otherwise is, Ross should be fine.
I would also like to thank you for this story. It gives me great hope that Ross will recover fully and be back playing sooner rather than later. I am also very happy for you that you have managed to survive this and hopefully you will enjoy many more years ahead of you.

I understand from my wife that their are four main types of Hodgkins...two of them are quite rare and harder, but not impossible, to treat. Hope he gets back to action soon.

daisy · County player

Ross has posted the following on twitter, what a nice guy he is.

Ross Hutchins @RoscoHutchins

Thank you to everyone for your overwhelming support and kind messages,
I really appreciate it! Thank you for the encouragement.. ..

And to all who shared their experiences of Hodgkind Lymphoma.
Your messages have filled me with extra desire to overcome this challenge..

Many congrats to those who are in remission and my thoughts are with those
who are facing the same battle as me

and a few minutes later ...

Considering how many times I have spoken/read about hodgkinS,
I really should know how to spell it

-- Edited by daisy on Tuesday 8th of January 2013 04:15:03 PM

thegingerlightbulb · Intermediate Club Player

You're right. When I was first diagnosed I did a lot of research on the internet, as most people do when they discover they have a nasty illness that they dont know much about. There are four sub-types of Hogkins (not to be confused with non-hogkins which is a much harder cancer to beat). However when I asked the doctors about my sub-type and what outcome it would have on my chances, they told me that they dont focus on the sub types and treat all hogkins cancers the same, and consider the survival prospects the same. The biggest difference to survival is the stage of cancer, but even so I haven't heard of many people under 40 who have died as a result of Hogkins. If there is a relaspe it becomes tricky again, but it has one of the lowest relaspe rates of any cancer. I honestly believe we'll see Ross back and playing by the end of August, I certainly hope i'm right.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Yes I've always found him a lovely chap, and I've no doubt he can overcome this.

Best wishes to Rosco for the fight ahead.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

All the best Rosco, hope you read our well wishes while you've got time not practising

steven · Tennis legend

The Mirror has an interview with Ross - http://t.co/u7SjaVKK - very scary how quickly life can change, but he sounds fairly upbeat.

daisy · County player

There's an article on the BBC website here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20962290

It's followed up by a tweet from BBC Radio 5 Live journalist Jonathan Overend: Jonathan Overend @5livetennis An inspiring interview with Ross Hutchins - fighting cancer - on most BBC outlets this morning and in full on 5 Live tonight after 8pm.

Neil Harman of The Times has also written a very good article but you have to sign up for the online paper (£2/week).
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3652644.ece