Holy shit is about all I can say right now. I am blown away to hear MCA just passed away from parotid cancer. I have spent this afternoon with an upset stomach, heavy heart, and tears in my eyes. Not only did we just lose an amazing musician, but this just reminded again at how cancer can strike anyone, anywhere.
I am shocked that it actually took his life after an almost 3 year battle.
I am saddened to think he was only 47 and has left behind a wife and daughter.
I am scared beyond belief to think that could have been me if I did not discover my tumor at the time we did, as it was found by complete accident.
And I am so very, very thankful for having caught the tumor that affected my parotid gland as early as I did. So incredibly thankful. Thankful beyond words.
But this weighs heavily on me right now. I know I have a lot to be thankful for, and believe me, I am. But this also just brought everything back into the front of my mind, reminding me that, I too, was affected by a parotid tumor. And I just continue to pray that it never returns.
