I was getting a bit worried about the lad yesterday, so posted a message on his facebook page.
Here's the reply:
'Hi there everyone
Just to firstly explain, this is Dan's friend Andy Shepherd writing to you on behalf of Dan. He has asked me to give you all a quick message to update you on his condition of late.
As most of you are aware in May last year Dan was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and has sadly been in a declining state ever since. At the moment, specifically over the past week or so Dan's condition has declined very quickly, to the point where he is now sedated all of the time at home to stop him feeling ill. He is in no pain at all, and is waking up for small intervals to chat to people around - his personality still shines through despite the heavy sedation and he very much remains the same Dan we all know and love. He is however becoming conscious of the fact this his time is drawing thin and the inevitable is now not very far away.
He has asked me to pass on his respect to you all, wishing you all the very best in everything you do. If you would like to leave a wall message on his facebook page, please feel free ? these can be passed on to him.
Also, if there is anyone missing from his current friend list can you please pass this message on to all that may want to know.
Thanks
Andy, on behalf of Dan. '
Personally, I really can't say much more, only that I hope he doesn't suffer too much during these next few days / weeks.