Wednesday, July 9, 2008

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

This year has been amazing! Bike Team, summer in a new city, new job, just a lot of good stuff.

BUT, it's also been shitty. I got my appendix removed earlier this year, out of the blue, and now I just got diagnosed with cancer.

It isn't that bad, just "deep" malignant melanoma, and I hear that's treatable. I'll live. Just have to go back to the doctor to get more chunks removed from me. Some nodes, too.

Man. I have cancer. That's crazy. All this time I've spent not doing drugs or eating dead things in an effort to improve my quality of life didn't/isn't doing me very well.

Oh well. Keep at it and keep the head up.

Just thought I'd let you know.

13 comments:

EmilyBlanche said...

Jason! i'm so sorry to hear this.

i'm glad that everything is going to be alright. sending positive thoughts to you and your family.

Meow said...

Oh my gosh!! I realize that you don't know me that well, but hey-if you need anything, I'm around. Seriously.

tc worley said...

Dang. Glad you found out now. This stuff can be bad. I'm rooting for you, guy.

(dis)pencer said...

hmmm, i see some new tattoo themes in your future, after kicking this things ass.

my mom had a similar cancer thing.
sucked for awhile, but she is 100% now.

Super Rookie said...

If the High Five bicycles are any example of the ass kickin' that you can arrange, my guess is that this will be dealt with in no time.

pullin' for you.

(i am sure spencer and little guy can come up with some kind of vegan cake for your success party)

lyle said...

Damn, Jason, sorry to hear that! Hopefully just a minor speedbump, I'm sure you'll have this behind you soon.

Strats said...

Sorry to hear the bad news. My brother-in-law was diagnosed with cancer last week...it has shaken my family's world like nothing I could have imagined. It puts cycling and everything else in life in perspective. I'll be thinking of you and I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.

Gilby said...

How is it one guy can chainsmoke 'til he dies in his sleep at age 95, and the straightedge vegan guy gets cancer? I'm really sorry to hear about this, and hope treatment goes smoothly. I think it's safe to say you have the whole local bike community rooting for you, too.

AdamB said...

Dang! Better go beat it down then come back to win a few Tours, or something like that.

Lunatic Biker said...

My day is always brightened when I run into you. Take care.

Ray

Jason said...

Hey, thanks a lot everyone. I really appreciate it.

I'm not super worried. We'll wait and see what happens. Will keep you informed via this thing.

I'll see all of you soon, I imagine.

mario said...

Whoa… sorry to hear about this, Jason. Keep the positive attitude; it will take you a long way. Let me know if you need anything at all.

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