Robin Gibb �feels fantastic�

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added: 3 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Robin Gibb is elated that his liver cancer is 'almost gone.'

The 62-year-old Bee Gees musician is undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being admitted to the hospital with the disease in November.

His health has drastically improved since his initial admission and Robin is looking forward to his future.

'The prognosis is that it's almost gone and I feel fantastic and really from now on it's just what they could describe as a 'mopping-up' operation,' Robin told host Steve Wright in an interview on BBC Radio 2 today. 'I am very active and my sense of well-being is good.'

Robin is glad he decided to speak up about the pain he was experiencing, as he has achieved remarkable results.

'I mean the fact is, I've never spoken to anybody about my condition or the condition that I was in and a lot of them go over the top to the point where they're telling me things that I didn't even know about myself,' Robin explained. 'Well, it's all simple. I was diagnosed with a growth in my colon. It was removed. And I've been treated for that by a brilliant doctor, and in their own words 'the results have been spectacular.' And they said 'What are you doing that we don't know about?' and I said I'm not doing anything and in fact I haven't taken a single tablet.'

Before he sought treatment, Robin believed that the pains in his stomach were related to a condition he suffered from previously. The star has had repeated health problems due to a twisted bowel and his brother Maurice died nine years ago from the malady at the age of 53.

Robin is elated that his innards are now functioning harmoniously.

'I feel better than I did ten years ago. I'm active, my appetite's fantastic, the plumbing is all in perfect working order,' Robin said. 'If I had a choice about how I'd like to feel for the rest of my life, this would be it. If I wanted to tick all the right boxes about sense of well-being, it would be now. This is the way I'd like to feel. I don't know how I could feel any better.'

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Robin Gibb cancer battle latest

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added: 22 Jan 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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Robin Gibb is still in a fight for his life, undergoing an eight-week course of chemotherapy designed to treat his liver cancer.

Gibb was trying alternative therapies suggested by his wife, Dwina; however, it eventually became apparent that he needed to go back to a more conventional treatment. According to the Daily Mail, he has just completed the eight-week treatment of chemotherapy and had hoped to attend a charity event this past Wednesday night but was too ill. His spokesman, Mick Garbutt, told the paper "He would have absolutely loved to be here in person, but unfortunately that simply hasn't been possible with his health. It is true to say he is very unwell, but he's an incredible man and enjoys lots of support from his close circle of friends and family, and particularly from his wife Dwina. While he can still use his profile to raise awareness for issues close to his heart he will always do so."

In brighter news, Robin has written his first piece of classical music which will premier on April 10 in London. Written with his son, R.J., the piece salutes those who lost their lives on the Titanic. The April event will include a performance of the piece by the Royal Philharmonic along with a hologram showing the boat, the sea and the iceberg.
The album of the composition will be released on March 19. The pair have also written a memorial to the first world war although no premier date is scheduled.

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Robin Gibb �determined� to beat cancer

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added: 20 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Robin Gibb is 'fighting hard' to win his battle with liver cancer.

The 62-year-old Bee Gees musician is undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being admitted to hospital with the disease two months ago.

British newspaper The Mirror reports that although Robin is incredibly ill, his fighting spirit keeps loved ones optimistic about his recovery.

'[Robin] is receiving regular chemotherapy and fighting hard,' Mick Garbutt, Robin's spokesman and friend, said at the Rock The House project charity launch event on Wednesday. 'He is also heading home to be with his family at every possible opportunity as that's where he feels comfortable, but the reality is that he is very unwell.'

Robin is receiving an abundance of encouragement from his kin and from fans during this difficult period.

Although he is so ill, Robin's philanthropic efforts remain a top priority for him.

'He's determined to keep supporting good causes which he believes in strongly even as he fights this terrible illness,' Mick added. 'The support he has been receiving from fans has been fantastic ' he's a national treasure really. While he can still use his profile to raise awareness for issues close to his heart he will always do so.'

Rock The House is a charity that offers amateur acts the opportunity to perform at the British House of Commons. The organisation also supports the intellectual property rights of UK artists.

Robin is reportedly responding well to treatment and has exceeded the doctors' expectations.

The musician is hoping to attend the debut of his classical piece The Titanic Requiem performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in early April.

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Robin Gibb announces support for Rock the House

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added: 19 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Mike Weatherley MP has announced that music legend Robin Gibb CBE is to be the latest in a distinguished line of Patrons for Rock the House, the parliamentary live music competition which supports the UK live music industry and promotes the importance of intellectual property rights.

The competition sees MPs nominate the best live musicians and music venue from their constituencies. The competition this year invites live music venues, solo artists, bands and under-18s to write to their MPs and enter themselves into RTH 2012. The competition also counts Alice Cooper, Deep Purple's Ian Gillan, Whitesnake's Bernie Marsden, Bullet For My Valentine's Matt Tuck, Anthrax's Rob Caggiano, and Busted's Charlie Simpson as Patrons.

Speaking on the competition, Robin Gibb CBE said:

"British musicians deserve the opportunity to earn a living from their work, which contributes immeasurably to the strength of the cultural economy. I urge musicians to support this initiative spearheaded by Mike. The legislators need to understand the importance of intellectual property rights. I've championed this message as a Fellow of BASCA in the UK and globally as President of CISAC, and that lead has been recognised by the UK interior design industry in my Ambassador role for SBID. Let's assure the future of our creative industries.'

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