"Cancer and my Continuing Journey" with Andrew Lupton

Andrew first came to Hong Kong in November 1989 as the first stop in his “Around the World Trip”. He is still in Hong Kong with no plans to leave. He hails from Scotland having studied biology at Edinburgh university and subsequently established, run and sold a delicatessen. Andrew believes travel is one of the most enlightening and beneficial things to do.

 Over the last 30 plus years he has been involved in the business development side of publishing, e-commerce and education technologies.  His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving success and fostering strong client relationships. 

 Andrew has had two significant personal events that have framed his life. One when he tragically lost his wife in 2003 leaving him to raise his two young sons and then in 2019 when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

 In the podcast Andrew shares in detail the story of his cancer diagnosis, subsequent treatments and his ongoing recovery. How adversity has given him a completely fresh perspective on life, relationships and what is truly important to him moving forward.

Timing

3:36 Technically, I am still on my around the world trip….. I arrived in 1989, a couple of kids, HK is home these days… I did a little English Teaching… I got into publishing… then into digital content… online financial training…

9:02 I had to retrain … I trained in English Teaching…

10:49 No plans to leave… I need to keep working…

12:19 I think travel one of the most enlightening and beneficial things to do…

13:19 [Cancer Story] A small lump on my neck… a biopsy…I was called to the hospital… scans… a small aggressive tumour…I was very positive…positive thinking…

19:46 [Visiting someone in hospital] Treat it as if you had just met them in the street… show empathy…

20:55 [Hairy arms story]… 

22:55 [How did it feel]… Slightly surreal, I suffer from claustrophobia… I did visulisations…

25:26 [A life changing moment]…. Have you made a will… a pivotal moment…how can I help other people…

28:51 [Local charities] Birthday Happiness Asia… under-privalidged children… give good memories…

31:13 [Radiation treatment]… 6 weeks – coping mechanism…. Visualisations… very comforting…

33:54 I am on a journey… I carry on my health protocols…

34:55 [Story] 2 wolves story… I am OK I need to feed the white wolf… mental visualisations…

36:46 [Helping people]… Listening… RUOK program – ask a friend “Are You OK” share information…

39:37 I get a sense of satisfaction when I can help … it’s ok to say I am not OK…

41:02 [How can listeners help themselves]… Get checked…Take care of yourself… Prostrate cancer… I monitor it…

43:24 [Routines and Practices]… Holistic - a little woo hoo – do good protocols – Andrew Huberman… I look in the sky… Qigong Practice… “8 brocades” – intermittent fasting… alcohol – 5/2 rule…

48:13 [Key Message]…

Books  Protocols – Andrew Huberman

 Contact Andrew
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlupton/
FB: www.facebook.com/search/top?q=andrew%20lupton
IG : www.instagram.com/luppyhk/?hl=en

Contact Vincent
Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.com
Pro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscox
Email: vincent.hiscox@outlook.com
LinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox