GETTING MORE TALE #622: Cancer Chronicles 2
Welcome back to Cancer Chronicles – the completely non-musical and self-indulgent series of updates on my wife’s cancer battle.
In our last chapter, I had to battle with hospitals to correct an appointment date for an MRI. They screwed up the date and booked it for February. I won that battle, and because I did, Jen was able to get a biopsy performed on schedule in December.
The surgeon promised he’d update us as soon as possible and he was true to his word.
We will be meeting with him on Tuesday January 9. This is in preparation for a surgery on January 15. I can’t believe how fast this is happening! Imagine if we didn’t get that MRI date fixed? We’d still be in limbo.
Jen will be in hospital for at least several days after surgery. I will most likely be out of contact that week. We are very much looking forward to putting this behind us and getting on with life! She’s scared, naturally. It’s happening fast but that also means it’ll be over before we know it.
I’m not scared, just nervous. When I feel stress, it manifests itself in a few ways but the worst is in my stomach. I’m a stress-puker. Sometimes I can’t eat for days. My own challenge is going to be providing support while trying to take care of myself. So wish us both luck. We’re going to kick cancer’s ass — together.
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All the best to you guys, Mike. We’re sending good vibes!
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Thanks J! Vibes are felt. Every message I receive makes me feel better.
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Best of luck folks! I’ll be thinking of you guys and sending positive vibes.
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I really appreciate this!
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Thinking about you! It’ll be over before you know it, and you’ll get back to rockin soon!
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I hope in 2 weeks, Jen’s recovering at home. She can count on good care :)
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Wishing you guys the best! Go kick some cancer ass!!!
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That’s the plan, man. Without being too negative, it seems like cancer is a rite of passage for most families today. Nobody’s untouched by it.
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You are right. It does impact every family. My dad beat prostate cancer.
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Good luck to both of you. Give cancer’s ass an extra kick from my uncle
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Thanks Harrison, I will. I hope your uncle is in recovery.
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Best of LUCK as well Jen and Mikey!
Time to kick some ASS!
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You said it man. Jen is incredible. She just keeps on fighting.
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Absolutely Man Absolutely
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Sending good wishes to you & Jen. Looking forward to the happy posts that will come when this is behind you.
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Thanks Rich. And don’t worry about the happy posts. I know they’ll return. I’ve had a rough month or so but this too shall pass.
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I’m definitely thinking of you both. Glad to hear it IS moving quickly – yes, it’s scary, but cancer should not be fucked with. Get it out, get it gone. It’s not fair that you guys have to deal with this on top of everything else but at least you’re used to being in health ninja mode. Take care – both of you.
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Thanks — from both of us. And you’re right, you get that cancer OUT as soon as possible. The surgeon gets it and I’m so grateful we have him. I have 100% confidence.
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Good luck to the both of you.
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Thank you good sir Darth!
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Please do take care of yourself too Mike – thinking of you & Jen, hope everything goes well next week
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We’re doing our best my friend. I promise we will make it through.
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I will be thinking of you both.
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Good luck and positive thoughts your way…
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I’m very sorry of your wife’s cancer battle. I wish her all the best and hope she can kick cancer’s ass.
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Mike, you are one tough dude. Jennifer is also made of good stuff. You two will beat this!
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Good luck and hang in there!!!
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Thanks Mike — doing my very best.
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