So today's action (well, primarily the second last sentence) (if you could call it that), was carried out in Ward 14B (aka: Oncology Ward). Strangely, whilest ward 9B is on floor #9, ward 14B is on the main entry level (aka: the 2nd (I think) floor).
Hopefully tomorrow he'll be able to come home.
Given the possible prognosis (ie: crap), Sydney for new year's isn't a goer.