So, I have a Brain Tumour

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

[@StefanDrury]

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 ❤

[@FastGuy1]

Hope you get better soon!

[@KiaKiteKoe]

All the best champ. No doubt you’ll be back stronger. Can’t wait to see you back in EYZ 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽

[@Jeffpower-]

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.

[@mjkelly9801]

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 😎👍🇦🇺

[@OVTraveller]

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. ❤

[@MentourPilot]

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.

[@ejag7375]

Mentor… as usual you are selfless and a simply great guy. Wishing you much health also mate. Emmanuel

[@ejag7375]

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.

[@stelladrago1031]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to flight ✈ 🙏 👍

[@timovehkaoja]

MentourPilot is showing the true meaning of friendship. Nothing but respect!

[@warriorchild]

You definitely could have send that in a PM without the public stunt. If you are truly close with him. That’s honourable.

[@wallabybob3020]

‘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.

[@retrogamer4289]

30+ year brain tumor survivor here. You’ve got this!

[@beaulieuc8910]

great

[@moochachaa]

If I may ask what type of tumor ?

[@Snxgur]

brain...........@@moochachaa

[@moochachaa]

@@Snxgur I know that I mean what kind of brain tumor? My partner has one and this comment is inspiring.

[@Vividlyforgotten]

@@moochachaamost likely benign and minimal growth , considering they survived for 30 years

[@ashleylawson5131]

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.

[@MATTDUNKLEY]

Well said Ash. Well said

[@russ8211]

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.

[@andresaries2850]

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 :)

[@strive4impact]

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.

[@NurislamPopov]

Adenoma, by definition, is non-cancerous. No need to specify.

[@strive4impact]

@@NurislamPopov I just learned something new, even after having felt like I've done a ton of research in the last year. Thank you!

[@user-mj3tn1fh7s]

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

[@strive4impact]

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.

[@stanish.rangelov]

I am here from the Mentor pilot channel. Wish you well and a fast recovery!

[@NealPT]

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.

[@adrianmarthick8450]

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.

[@Babyboffa2018]

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 😊

[@jacquesc0usteau]

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. 🙏🏻🩷

[@danc1873]

Coming here from Mentour. The warmest of Italian hugs I can give you!

[@lindadoerr7919]

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! 🫂👍♥️

[@rickhaines4832]

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.

[@DaveDepilot-KFRG]

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.

[@andrewmcgalliard8987]

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.

[@stephenwalker3072]

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.

[@peggyh8937]

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.

[@d.c.6942]

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!!!

[@CraigRBoyle]

Hey Stefan, that was such a cool attitude and acknowledgment of others, two thumbs up mate. 👍👍

[@elani6507]

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!!

[@foxtrotalphaaviation]

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.

[@MichaMazaheriMittsh]

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. 🤗

[@thekobaz]

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!

[@kevinheard8364]

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.

[@pete_bluscorp7718]

All the best Stefan, just been thru Chemo & RT myself, it’s all positive & best advice I can say is stay strong, stay positive, stay engaged & keep yourself busy.

[@howlingmad9773]

I wish you the very best and I really hope you get better! You will be flying again really soon! You got this, mate!

[@johntraynor2517]

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❤

[@emlynjay8633]

Another viewer pointed your way by Petter (Mentour Pilot) all strength to you Stephan.

[@craigmclane5610]

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!

[@BaronPilot]

By no means will you be grounded a long time! I look forward to your speedy recovery!!

[@Kevv554]

Hi, Stefan. Thinking about you and sending you love from across the water in the U. S.

[@Roscarelli]

Hi Stef, I’ve been watching you for many years but never commented. What a really humble video. Look at all the comments in just seven hours. It just shows how much you are loved. My partner was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer about a month ago and I see so many similarities with how you are feeling as she did. We’ve cancelled our trip to Thailand and commenced chemo right away, so it was a lot to process. Just know you aren’t alone in this, I’m sure you’re aware you have a very loving partner and daughter who will support you through this experience. And as you say, you’ll come out better and stronger at the other end, which you will. Sending much love for the months ahead and a speedy recovery.

[@StefanDrury]

Thank you Roscarelli, I am truly humbled and so grateful for the response to this news. I am sorry to hear about your partner's diagnosis but I send all my love to you both, and hope she recovers quickly from this. I hope you both get to visit Thailand soon when all of this is but a distant memory for you. Thanks again for this message, all the best, stef

[@GrummanCheetahPilot]

Sending prayers and posoitive thoughts to you Stefan! I will keep you on my prayer list.

[@tomg6214]

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!!!!

[@marco_neil]

Best wishes Stef. Very brave doing this video, I'm rooting for you! Always enjoyed watching your videos from afar. Will keep you in my thoughts while doing the day job flying a 737NG over Europe 🙏

[@stewartsstewart1089]

Hi I started out training on my own shoestring budget as a Heli-trainee. I found out I had stage 5 terminal Kidney Disease. I now have a new Kidney transplant. After 3 years I am now a Fixed wing student pilot. Lv your vids keep your head up!! The struggle is well worth it! I am rooting and praying for you!!

[@davenelson413]

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

[@danielcookeb90]

Over from @mentourpilot Stef. Hoping we can share your journey and keep you company going forward. Best wishes.

[@jonathanstrohl8589]

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!

[@jamesthompson7282]

Brave posting. Good on ya. It truly sucks, but you're right: could be worse. I'm glad it isn't cancer. We all face 50:50 odds of dealing with cancer somewhere; if it isn't that then it's potentially something else. Hopefully, whatever we face, it's treatable, as your condition appears to be. I've just finished my own primary treatment this year for cancer. Thank goodness for modern medical care! And for socialized health care, so your family doesn't go bankrupt. I'm glad you're being cared for well. We'll all look forward to your recovery. Meanwhile I've subscribed & will enjoy viewing your previous posts. I'm grateful to have found your channel through Petter's kind direction (Mentour Now!). We'll all look forward to your continuing posts, and to hearing you're better soon.

[@chrismatthews8899]

Good Day Stefan, As a aviation enthusiast who does not fly (only a couple of discovery flights ) I dream of flying a SR22 and your videos have put me in the pilot seat for many hours and allowed me to dream my dream. I have flown with you for many hours and feel like we have met. Todays news was similar to hearing it happening to a good friend or family member. Although it is scary news I am positive, like you, that all will be successful in your treatment and I will be flying again soon with you as PIC. Recover quickly and my thoughts are with you on this journey.

[@hylandfamily5866]

Best of luck to you from the aviation community in Ireland

[@sziltner]

God bless you and stay so very positive. 👍🏻 All will be well. Steve in southern, California. 🇺🇸

[@SuperFlyCH]

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.

[@TshepoMotaungreallife]

Praying for a speedy recovery and wishing you a fast healing 🌹

[@Matthew-zv8qe]

damn, this is not what I expected to see in my feed, my heart instantly dropped. I've been a decently longtime fan of your videos and fan of your general demeanour, positivity and passion. Always your videos/adventures have been interesting, uplifting, inspiring and a great watch. It fucking sucks that this happened to you, my general thoughts are like "Of all people why this guy?" someone bringing such positivity and joy out to the world. I'm really grateful though this video wasn't you explaining you had some stage 4 cancerous aggressive tumour with months to live though. Your attitude is really great and I really wish you all the best. Your reflections on everyone going through something hit home and put things in perspective for me.

[@jerryrivera4298]

Get better, Stefan! My mom also recovered from a brain tumor and she is well and happy with me today. You will be OK. :)

[@JTSAMPSON04]

I wish the best for you from the States. You're so right all of us have our trials. We are lucky to have the wonderful medical assistance of our times. There is so much hope for the present and the future. God bless you and keep your head to the sky.

[@peterherriott237]

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.

[@DanEiss]

Stefan, I wish you all the best on this journey, you have inspired me to become a private pilot and I look forward to your return to the skies! Take care of yourself, be well from Canada

[@markkeegan593]

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 ✌🏽

[@jamesmyers4959]

Truly wishing you all the best Stefan, I hope you can get back in the cockpit soon. Regards from North Yorkshire, UK

[@davidwalter1528]

Hi Stefan! I will be Praying for you that God will Bless you with a Healing Miracle! God bless you during the Op and the recovery phase!

[@Razm-a-Tazzi]

Mentour sent me over here. Sorry to hear this news. So happy to hear the good prognosis. Best of luck. Prayers sent your way.

[@Shem56]

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!

[@claudemiropacheco]

Wishing you the best. Hope your surgery goes well, and a quick recovery. (Came here after mentor pilot mentioned)

[@flyingark173]

Stef, I'm so sorry to hear the news and I will be praying for the best outcome for you. Yes we will be here to support you through all of this. Please keep us updated often. God be with you

[@andrewfuller588]

You are a strong confident man. You WILL get through this. Sending healing good wishes to you from the UK.

[@mrchristerryTV]

Hey Stef, I actually had a heart condition picked up during my yearly pilot's medical, this was last year. One very successful open heart surgery later, I'm as fit as a fiddle and in a few months time I hope to go through the assessment to get back flying. Good luck with your journey Stef. I wish you well.

[@JohnnyChinch]

Wishing a very speedy recovery Steph. From a fellow YMMB aviator

[@michaelclennan8425]

Bless you. We will pray for you. Thank you for your service to us. We support and love you.

[@copperfield3629]

Ruddy hell Stef, not the kind of video I expect to see on your channel now that KZbin finally decided to show this to me! Wishing you the very best for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Cheers bloke 👍

[@swagger105]

Get well soon Stef, sending all my best wishes from Liverpool UK, you will be OK and keep positive. 🙏🙏🙏

[@hraghavendra5100]

Praying for your speedy recovery. I am sure you will come out of it stronger 💪

[@mlucero6021]

Hard to hear someone is going through health issues when young, this is the first time I see your video and I must say that I admire your courage and I am sending prayers your way.

[@stephenCarter-g4e]

SERENDIPITY IS THE OCCURRENCE OF SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS BY CHANCE. I came across your channel by chance, and when I saw the title, I had to listen. Please indulge me and read this. My best friend graduated from high school in 1973, and he and I went to different universities. We were both busy and only got in touch every few years. As would happen, we both became pilots for American Airlines. In the United States commercial airline pilots, mandatory retirement age is 65.

[@dbrear1954]

Mentour advised me of your channel. I am joining along with the others to help celebrate your soon to be victory over this matter - then enjoy your soon return of aviation discussions !

[@mefly389]

Stephan, sending you love and support from Baltimore, Maryland USA. You got this and the aviation community is here for you. Much love.

[@gerrydick3621]

Wishing you all the best! Looking forward to hearing you are flying PIC again!

[@TomTalley]

Sorry about the delay in writing this note. I'm very sorry to hear that your flying will be interfered with, even if just for a while. It happens as you get older. Facing surgery is stressful, but you will be surrounded by some of the best folks in the world. We are all pulling for you to get this done and back in the air soon. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@paulm.k.8740]

I am a regular viewer of Mentour Pilot, Petter’s programs on KZbin. Came to know about you from him. My younger sister is also suffering from brain cancer (she has had a lesion in her lung and from which it spread to her brain) and has undergone whole brain radiation. She seems to be improving. Wish you a speedy recovery and all the best. God bless you. Paul MK, Kochi, India.

[@SWR112]

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.

[@willsievwright9870]

Stefan, your attitude says it all, all the best from Scottish guy other side of the world.

[@aheroux23]

I wish you the best Steph, lean on your network for all the help you can get. I can't wait to see you as PIC again when all this is behind you!

[@boatman222345]

Very moving and inspiring response to a serious health problem. Attitude in illness, as in most things, can and often does make all the difference and your attitude to your medical problem is excellent. Looking at the positive side of things is always best and the the positive side of your situation is that your tumor is both non cancerous and highly operable. Advances in medicine have been most pronounced when it comes to surgery with treatments for chronic medical problems lagging far behind. As they say here in America "keep ya chin up" and look forward to the resumption of your life in and out of the cockpit once you put all of this behind you! All my best and hope for a rapid and complete recovery!

[@rogeraylstock3641]

Stefan, I'm sure this will be but a small blip on a long and illustrious flying career. Looking forward to many good flying videos from you!

[@bydavidmitchell]

I only found your channel recently, and have been thoroughly enjoying your content. I wish you the very best of luck with your surgery, and I hope you get back to flying PIC very soon!

[@lorenawieshamm46]

Just landing here straight from Mentour. Glad to have been directed to your channel. Move forward wholeheartedly 💪🏻

[@pennynelson5257]

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.

[@christophersimmonds8079]

As an old pilot who did very little flying because of other expenses , i enjoy your flying all round Aus and the world. the very best of luck with all of your medical problems. it certainly does bring the human aspect into it.

[@MiguelAngel-oj3pr]

Best of luck Stef you’re my fav Pilot KZbinr out there I hope you get back flying soon for the summer from one pilot to another in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@marksd5650]

Mentour Pilot send me. Survivor of a Vestibular schwannoma removed in 2019, and still have one on my pituitary gland. No real changes in my life though it took a few weeks to learn how to walk again. You’ve got this. Best regards

[@Mosebable]

I'm so sorry about your tumor.🌧️ I wish you the best of health! 🙏🏻And that you'll be PIC after all is done, again. ✈️

[@grahamhaire9636]

I'm another Mentor Pilot wishing you all the best. There are so many truths in the message you're passing along to your subscribers, not the least of which is talking to professionals. In this internet information age, all too often, we rely on our own so-called expertise. As sad as I am for what you're going through, I'm glad you found the issue as early as you have. You'll come through this. I know you will.

[@Michael.Chapman]

I work in a major Sydney teaching hospital and have a colleague who also had an accessible, moderate size non-malignant brain tumour. It manifested symptomatically at work with a convulsion. Within a couple of days, it had been removed by a superb female neurosurgeon, leaving only a couple of tiny scars. That was 14 years ago. You are awesome and thousands in your online aviation world are now willing the very best for you.

[@yazidghanma7424]

Just watched mentor now channel where he recommended your channel. I sincerely wish you all the best and a successful surgery and speedy recovery as well as going back to fly soon. Again wish you and your family all the best

[@jerryjulius6664]

Hello Stef.. So sorry to hear about that .. I really enjoy watching you videos… I am sure you will comeback stronger and better .. best wishes TC

[@andrewwardlaw]

Sorry to hear this update Stef, like others have said, we're all behind you in this wish you all the best. Looking forward to the upcoming content and the day you get back in the left seat of EYZ following the operation.

[@الدكتورعبداللهالمسعود]

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 💐💐💐

[@madhouze1]

A shout out to your doctor who, (me reading between the lines), must have listened, recognised that they were not "ordinary" headaches and ordered the MRI. We read a lot of criticism of doctors in the media (especially social media) for not taking patients seriously and overlooking serious conditions. When an astute doctor does something good for a patient, it's not newsworthy so we rarely hear that side. It's refreshing to read something positive. All the best.

[@thesimcpt6139]

I wish you the best of luck and a I pray for you to become healthier and stronger then ever before! Much love and support from the other side of the world in Norway!🇳🇴😊

[@robasen1]

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

[@raoulpoortvliet8122]

I wish you a very speedy recovery. Hope to see you soon in the virtual you tube sky. Greets from the Netherlands, all the best.

[@williamhubbard7394]

I have you in my thoughts. I am sure you will do great. Excited to see the future of this channel and you filming in the future :)

[@johngreco1127]

Stef, Best of luck to you. I have enjoyed your youtube videos and look forward to seeing more in the future. God Bless

[@enriqueiglesias4657]

Good luck and my best wishes from Spain! Really you send a goog and positive energy in your videos. Congratulations and go!!!

[@jimhobkirk]

Sorry to hear you’re unwell but glad to hear it’s a positive prognosis. As everyone else has said we’re here for you as your virtual family, if you need to vent we can take it. I think my first instinct would be to name the tumour, to try and make some humour where possible with family and friends. Maybe I’m just an odd Englishman though…😬