Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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One man's attempt to make sense of a senseless thing (Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma/TCC). With hilarious anecdotes.
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Who is this guy, anyhow?
In early June, 2010 I was told that I have a high-grade Urothelial Carcinoma (bladder cancer), also known as Transitional Cell Carcinoma or TCC. This sucks, as you can imagine. This is my attempt to capture, record and share my ongoing experiences and thoughts during this time.
More about me, for those who are keeping score: I'm in my mid-40's, caucasian, urban, don't smoke (bladder cancer is even more common among smokers than lung cancer, oddly). I teach, go to grad school, and I have worked as a copywriter, journalist and art director in the past. I'm also a musician when the stars align properly.
More about me, for those who are keeping score: I'm in my mid-40's, caucasian, urban, don't smoke (bladder cancer is even more common among smokers than lung cancer, oddly). I teach, go to grad school, and I have worked as a copywriter, journalist and art director in the past. I'm also a musician when the stars align properly.
On 7/28/11 I learned that I am now classified as having Stage 4 Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma, with evidence of the disease having spread to the lymph system and to my lungs. This means that the cancer is classified as "incurable" and being in remission or becoming cancer-free is not expected, and would border on the miraculous. Chemo is my friend now, and it will keep the disease as subdued as possible.
When given lemons, one makes lemonade.
[Edit: Michael passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
- Kevin]
- Kevin]
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8 comments:
Yes, but I notice that you're not cooking that yummy-looking stuff over at MY house!
That looks good, but... the peas are kind of disturbingly large. ;-)
Yum, indeed! How did I miss this lunch?
What a sparklingly clean stove you're cooking on!
Don't be too afraid of fat, just make sure it's good fat! Looks like a lovely meal!
RHD
Mmmmm.
Michael, was at a wedding of a fellow-former Edge employee on Saturday and heard you were ill. I had one of the "more popular" cancers two years ago,
FYI the smell thing gets worse and lasts for about a year after all treatments end. take care of yourself, thinking good thoughts for you.
say hello to your mother for me (not sure if you remember I did some photo research for her).
Good luck with everything.
Jo Wagner
That does look great! Yummy!
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