Whenever I find some spare time, I hit the golf course or paddle for practice. But here’s the truth: the saying “Practice makes perfect” is misleading. It should be “Practice makes permanent.” That’s why I work with my friend and pro at JCC, John Dickson, to ensure I’m practicing

What an incredible surprise at the Emirates check-in gate—handed a new boarding pass that says First Class! A moment to savor, just like in life’s unexpected joys. Now, heading to IPO Porto hospital for final checks before starting my next cycle of Carfilzomib. Despite the

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My podcast with Dr Shawn Baker 🥩. Enjoy and please send feedback🙏 Kayaking Champ Starves Cancer With Meat | Dr. Shawn Baker & Oscar Chalupsky youtu.be/gx9lbsQvL4E?si… via YouTube

Starting my 5th cycle of my cancer drug Carfilzomib today. It’s a long list of appointments, but I’m feeling good and ready to tackle it head-on. Grateful for the strength to keep going. Here's to resilience, one step at a time. 💪 #CancerJourney #KeepFighting

In this video, I share an update from the southern town of Cascais where I’m reconnecting with two long-lost friends, Derek Woodhouse and Ricky Pizzaro, after a long time. It’s a reminder to keep your support system strong and stay in touch with old friends. Despite having

Weekend Vibes and Springbok Spirit! 🏉🇿🇦 The weekend has arrived, and with it, the excitement of the much-anticipated Springboks vs All Blacks test match in Cape Town! 🏟️ Unfortunately, I can’t be there in person this time around. But even though I’m miles away in Estoril,

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I wanted to share a bit of my current cancer journey. My platelets have dropped to 22K and haemoglobin to 8.2, which led to a platelet transfusion and no Carfilzomib treatment today 🥵. A tough reminder of how relentless this cancer beast is. Despite this setback, I still feel

Arrived in sunny but chilly London to see Hannah and play in the Nedbank South Africa charity golf day as a guest of Elixirr consultancy, thanks Bob and Stephen. After yesterday's bad news, I’m feeling relatively normal, despite the 3:30am wake-up to catch the flight from Porto.

Lovely day in London seeing my daughter Hannah and recording a very professional podcast with the fantastic hosts of Just Add Water, Jeremy Francis and Amelia Vegting. Now it's time for some golf in the brisk 5-degree weather! Feeling energized and ready to take on the day.

Received surprising news during my Monday meeting with my haematologist. Back pain similar to my 2019 diagnosis returned, and blood tests showed elevated calcium, haemoglobin at 8.5, and platelets at 12K. Treatment has been paused, and I received a platelet transfusion & meds.

Friday morning marks my third day in the IPO Porto hospital—quite a surprise. I’ve experienced two firsts: a bone marrow biopsy in my chest and my first ambulance ride. Despite the constant setbacks cancer throws my way, I feel like I'm getting better, though you never know when

Another day, another different hospital bed 🥵 Still no test results after the Tuesday test day, but the care here is great! Yesterday's bone marrow biopsy & CAT scan went well. I don’t feel like I’m on my death bed 😂 Determined to beat this again, even if every drug has only

After 6 or 7 days in the isolation ward at @iPOhospital, and fasting, sharing the room with a brave 19-year-old battling a bone cancer disorder, I'm holding onto hope for the best results in the next few hours. 🤞🤞 Grateful beyond words that my brother herman chalupsky made the

Health update: Two weeks ago, doctors doubted I'd make it through the week. But here I am, fighting as hard as ever, knowing I still have more people to inspire around the world who are facing their battles. Exactly two weeks ago, I played golf at the Nedbank South Africa

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