I have been diagnosed with stage 3b Hodgkin Lymphoma, a rare but curable blood cancer. I received the news on Sep. 21 (one day before my wedding!). For the past month I have been processing what all of this means and arranging medical care.
I will start chemotherapy tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 22. The doctors think chemotherapy could take as long as six months. You’ve probably heard that chemotherapy’s side effects are brutal, which means for the next six months I won’t be in tip-top shape.
What does this mean for Mister Editorial? Like a lot of this situation…I’m unsure. I know that I will not be feeling well enough to provide the weekly (free) and biweekly (paid) dispatches you are accustomed to. I can’t promise how often I will post to Mister Editorial, but I do know that this kind of work greatly interests me and can be a welcome distraction. So what I can say now is that I’d like to publish when I am able to, but those posts will be a little more spread out, but also a little more substantive.
My focus is on my health and getting better. Thank you for all of your support. I’ll see you in an occasional post, and look forward to building something bigger and better on the other side of treatment.
Dear Shaun, I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this! Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you today. Sending good vibes and positive thoughts your way! You can always email me if you ever want someone to talk to.
I am humbled by and grateful for the messages of support I've received here, on social media, and in my inbox. Thank you for standing by me in this battle.
Thinking of you and saying prayers for speedy recovery!
Wishing you strength and success. Glad you have someone at your side.
All of us here at simplycommunicate are rooting for you!
Thinking of you Shaun. Sending you strength and healing. Thank you for all you do!
Dear Shaun, I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this! Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you today. Sending good vibes and positive thoughts your way! You can always email me if you ever want someone to talk to.
Shaun, wishing you the very best in the battle ahead. I'll be thinking about you - you've got this!
I am humbled by and grateful for the messages of support I've received here, on social media, and in my inbox. Thank you for standing by me in this battle.