Update on my cancer.
In two weeks I begin a 6-8 week course of radiation, for five days a week.
I need 3 weeks post-op before the treatments can begin.
The doctors removed and biopsied thirty lymph nodes. Of those thirty, they found cancer in one.
Not as good as I'd hoped but it could have been worse.
Everything is healing nicely. The graft on my cheek and the wound at my neck.
Stitches come out on Tuesday.
I would like to be able to say I feel upbeat....but I don't. Not right now. Maybe tomorrow.
I'm not laid so low all I want to do is wallow......but it's close.
Thank you for being there!
You've all been a big help!
I love you all!!
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I was cursing that they found one of thirty lymph nodes with cancer....until I realized how lucky you were if there is cancer in any of them to have had that one showing up. They could have taken a different node and you would have thought that there was nothing to worry about. At least now you can treat this as a problem to be overcome.
I am sorry that you have to go through this. I would not expect upbeat, but don't allow yourself to wallow. It serves no good purpose. We are rooting for you.
It's not easy and there's no pretending that it is. You have every right to feel overwhelmed. Holding good thoughts for you. Hang in there and take care. 
holding you up in thought and prayer just made 5 years post breast cancer. take it moment by moment, love. it is difficult to do, but it will help you get through it.
looking forward to celebrating that milestone with you.
My DU family has been so very wonderful and I am very grateful for it.
We all love you and are pulling hard for your complete recovery!
Get well, sweetie...and talk to us when you can. We are here for you!
There are so many people like us who survive and thrive. It is so important to let people know that they can beat cancer...and thrive 
After a double shot of "Daily Affirmation Gin", he's back to his old self.
Hang tough sis
Prayer to Saint Peregrine
O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you.
For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fibre of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favoured with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you.
(Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick for whom you are praying)
Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy.
Amen.
http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/novena/peregrine.htm
You will get through this, my brother had stage 3 throat cancer a few years back and thankfully he pulled through...we would pray to St. Peregrine. Stay strong my friend, and know we all love you!
is SHIT!!!! FUCK THAT CANCER!!
There. You are going to beat it. And we are here for you to
express whatever you need to express. Wallow away...rage...wonder why you,
cry, whatever you need to say, this is the place.
I know a lot of cancer survivors. You are going to be one more.
So, FUCK that cancer. And here's a cyberhug...all the way from Stockholm.
I bet you got some wonderful photos.
Solly Mack...this is a daily (perhaps hourly) affirmation. Celebration is an apt moniker 
Taking easy until time.
and it's okay to feel low as long as you are getting better...