The C-word, part 2

So ThumbSucker has the "big C," actually the "small C." It's not too bad, he said. He has some "interesting cells" in one of his lymph nodes, and two options to treat this - a small incision to remove the bad cells or localized radiation. Regardless, it's not too bad.

ThumbSucker is in good spirits. This is the best case scenario.

In the next week or two, ThumbSucker will see the doctor again for an evaluation. And every three months, he will need to have a few blood tests.

"I went to Mission Dolores, and lit a candle before I went to see the doctor..." "I feel very, very lucky. I'm going to volunteer or something. Oh my god, I feel like a very weight has been removed from my shoulders."