UPDATE: My latest scan was all clear. Back to a normal weight for me and full of energy. I am putting this behind me. On with life!
Thank you!
All the best, Mikel
October 2014 |
UPDATE: Another clear scan in March (one year since treatment stopped) shows no sign of cancer.
I can go 6 months between scans I feel incredibley lucky in this journey.
Although it is something I will always have to fight it is something that I can win
Insurance covers most of it but I will have to work hard to pay off all my bills for treatment.
I am determined to do meet this challenge through my art.
I am inspired by this second chance at life and I hope it shows in my latest paintings.
I feel almost normal again.
Thank you!
All the best, Mikel
April 2014 |
UPDATE:My latest scans are clear and show I am still in remission. I feel great. I have energy and feel quite normal.
I have been incredibly lucky in this battle and have received wonderful support from my family and friends.
I have been working diligently on my solo show that will feature work created throughout my year long battle with this disease.
Thank you!
All the best, Mikel
Sept 20 2013 |
UPDATE: Here it is months later and I am doing quite well. I have lost my beard, most of it, some hair on the back of my head,
and for a while I lost the ability to swallow. I lost some weight but not enough to compromise my health. I will have a pet
on May 17th to see if the treatment was successful. I am confident that it was. Aside from some taste issues, some swelling
in my neck and no beard I am feeling pretty good. I have energy and a positive attitude. The doctors are impressed with my
recovery and I intend to continue to impress them with my determination to put this behind me.
Thank you!
All the best, Mikel
May 2nd 2013 |
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I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. Luckily it is treatble and the prognosis is very good.
I am being treated at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. I will continue to paint and create as much as
I can during the entire ordeal. I have a good support network and I am married to a very capable, strong nurse.
My wife Cheryl will be my rock, all my family and friends have been fantastic in their help and support.
I plan on making this a bump in the road and a distant memory as quickly as possible.
Thank you!
All the best, Mikel
December 24th, 2012 |
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