I was diagnosed with Melanoma one year ago. O took me out for a fancy dinner, complete with a marzipan scroll that says “Happy Cancerversary” on it. And she gave me this awesome trophy. The trophy has a special story. It was one of the props from when Lance Armstrong was on Saturday Night Live. I don’t thing it was actively used — maybe it was an alternate, or just in the background, but it was made custom for Lance. So say what you will about the fact that he was better at covering up his doping than all the other riders who did the same thing, but got caught: the man kicked cancer’s ass. So the base is enscribed “KICKING CANCER’S ASS, 2008-2009.”
It is crazy to think how different life was a year ago. How much I’ve grown. How much violence my body has endured. How drug addled I am. And how much I feel like a different person.
happy cancerversary! yay!!
yes, I remember you telling me about your diagnosis right after CAA last year…and lo and behold, it’s CAA again this year! see you later this week!
With both the trophy company and the restaurant, I encountered
cynicism about wanting to have such a thing engraved or written on a dessert plate. But I knew you would like it because of your sense of humor, which I think has been a really key asset in getting through this.
Laughter is the best medicine, right?
But seriously, I am very proud of you. And you mention the ways that you’ve grown this year, but I know a lot of us have grown, too, seeing your strength and perseverance and learning to be positive and patient when we just want you to feel better asap.
O is just straight up brilliant.
That is some awesome sort of celebration.
I am so so proud of you.
(big hug)
this has been one nasty blood blister. I can’t wait until the -versary in July.