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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

10 months

CANCER UPDATE For over 55 years I've paid for insurance, invested in my social security benefits, along the way they forgot to remind me that if you ever get cancer, suffer from mental health issues, get Parkinson's, Dementia, or whacked in the mouth by an 11 x 18 tile you might

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@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE Never Ever Give Up NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE. I'M OUT OF HERE. 💜

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2 years

CANCER UPDATE It's with a very heavy heart that our beloved Gary has passed away. Thank you for all your love and support. 😥❤

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@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Day 1 after chemotherapy. It was a bit tougher than I thought it would be. Got the PICC. Everyone was great.❤ Incredibly fatigued, a bit queasy, and incredibly thirsty. Still dealing with my neck surgery and a very sore shoulder. 6 more to go. Ive got this. ❤🙏😎

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

1 year

CANCER UPDATE Getting ready to head over to hospital. Surgery in the early morning. I'm shining like the sun, and all ready to go. Never Ever Give Up ❤💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

23 days

@Gaiinz I'd change doctors if he's never heard of "throbbing pain" UGH

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE URGENT This is Michael's family. This evening Michael took a terrible fall at work. Fell 30 steps. We'll keep everyone updated. Hopefully he'll be okay. 🙏🙏🙏

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@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Very emotional morning. CANCER FREE!!!!💪💪 A few tiny things, but, no big deal. This cancer effed with the wrong guy. Phew! Back in 4 months for follow up, active surveillance PET Scan. Hallelujah. Never Ever Give Up 🎀❤😎

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@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE How did I know @LibbyMbc ? We became friends one year ago when I was diagnosed with stage 4 head and neck cancer. Up until that point, I had pretty much stayed in the television & sports twitter lanes, but, the day that I was told I had cancer and might not have

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@mikejwhelan

3 months

CANCER Update Michael is going to the hospital. He has developed blisters all over his body and a very high fever. I will do my best to keep everyone updated. Sorry for the bad news this morning.

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE It's with a heavy heart that my infusion mate, my chemotherapy partner in fun and giggles, HAROLD passed away last night. From what I was told, he had a heart attack. Those of you who follow me know of the wonderful relationship Harold and I developed over the

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@mikejwhelan

2 years

I have heroes, John is one. If you don't follow him, you're missing an incredible gift. ❤❤

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@John_Dabell

3 years

Head and Neck cancer has ravaged my health and career. I have a third of my tongue left, half my vocal chords, a hole in my neck, a broken jaw and incurable cancer. But my legs still work and I just did a 10 mile walk. To the doctors who gave me 2 months - you were wrong!

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@mikejwhelan

5 months

Cancer This is Michael's family in California. Since here doesn't have access to his phone He's asked that we do our best to fill you in. He had to leave work and has been taken to the hospital which appears tio be for the rest of the week. He had troubles swallowing, breathing

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE Results back from endoscopy. No cancer found. They also ruled out. non-dysplastic (cancerous tissue) and Barrett's Esophagus. They concluded that I have a severe ulcerated esophagus and duodenum. They are considering stretching the esophagus but first we'll try a

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

6 months

CANCER UPDATE Off to get blood work then to work. Happy Valentine's Day to all. Obviously, chemo and my hair are not getting along. 🤣 Who needs it anyway. I'll check in later. Never Ever Give Up 💜

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE Sadly, we lost a dear friend of our community @LibbyMbc passed away last night. Cancer just sucks. 😥

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

3 months

CANCER UPDATE I am still here boys and girls. Well, I don't remember most of the day. Thank goodness. I am still in bed and probably will be for at least another day or 2. A shout out to my wonderful girl for helping us out. But the truth be told; I received so many DMs from

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

4 years

I'M CONFUSED Why do some people feel the need, that they MUST pray to their God in large, currently unsafe, groups? For those that believe, isn't praying to your God a personal thing? Can you NOT pray at home? Does God not listen to you if you're quietly meditating in your home?

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE It's once again with a broken heart that my college roommate, Kelly, passed away this morning from stage 4 head and neck cancer. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Another very sad day for all. 😥😥🙏

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE In the past few weeks I've done my best to share with all of you the unexpected complications I've begun to experience from my reoccurance of my Head and Neck Cancer. I'm Surprised that I'm even talking about this again - has really caught me off guard. I know as

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

30 days

CANCER UPDATE with this awful news, I'm just going to decompress for awhile. I'm sure you can all understand. I've hit my limit of continuous bad news. Sorry. Im just done for awhile. 😥

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

1 year

CANCER UPDATE Almost 6 months NED with stage 4 neck cancer. And then surprise...a few suspicious marks appeared on my colon. Back in hospital on Thursday and Friday. Gloves back on 🥊 Ready to go. I'll do anything to get a 4 day weekend. Once again I'll Never Ever Give Up 💪💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE The difference 60 days can make. Never Ever Give Up ❤

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE First golf swing in almost 300 days. A bit rusty, but, I never thought I'd ever hold a golf club again. 😎⛳

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

@pcampbell247 @7Veritas4 As a 70 year old man there's not much difference with gender. This country has an issue with how it treats its seniors.🤷‍♂️😥

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

10 months

HEALTH UPDATE Today I got the opportunity to talk to a close family member of my dear friend, Bruce Willis. Unfortunately, the news I received wasn't what I wanted to hear. 😥 Bruce and I have been friends since the 80s & 90s attached to the hip by our love for boxing. I

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@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE Thursday, I have my PET Scan for my head, neck and colon cancer. As usual, I take all my scans wearing Royal Purple. ❤😎

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Gary's final opportunity to say goodbye to all of us. He never quit fighting and his love of family and life never wavered. He'll be sorely missed. When shown all of the love YOU all sent, he couldn't help but smile. He truly felt the love 😥❤🙏

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Good news. Biopsy came back benign. Sore throat feels better. Hopefully a solid meal this weekend. Next step, active surveillance PET Scan next month. 💪💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE Now just waiting for oncology team. 💙😬

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

30 days

CANCER UPDATE My family is coming out for awhile because im not doing well emotionally. 😥 I or someone in the family will keep you updated. 😥💜

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

1 year

CANCER UPDATE Michael's family. He did well. One large tumor sent to pathology. We're taking him home. He's still nutty from the fentanyl. All the staff love him. It's like a comedy act. He wants a milkshake. Taking him home putting him to bed. 😎

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

6 months

CANCER UPDATE Cancer's a bitch. Multiple malignant nodes. Begin chemo on Friday. Nothing changes- I'll never Ever Give up 💜💜💜💜💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

3 months

CANCER UPDATE good news all 8 biopsies came back benign. Now I have to have an esophageal pH monitoring test to see why my throat doesn't open and close properly. An ENT esophagus spasm specialist. 💜😎

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE Michael remains in the hospital. We don't know much more than we did yesterday. I do know they're trying to adjust his ability to breathe, get his blood pressure down and figure out why he's having such horrible pain in his chest. He thought it was either GERD or

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE My phone has finally been given to its rightful owner. 😎 Hallelujah! Not where I wanted to be today, but, I'm sure I'm in the right place. It's never a good sign when half of the medical staff know who you are?! 😎 Earlier this week at work I suddenly developed

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE After speaking to my oncology team and my family we've decided it's in my best interest to take a nine day leave of absence from work. I need to get all of these medical tests completed and resolved. There are so many tests going on that it becomes a bit

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 months

CANCER UPDATE Fingers crossed! 💜 I'm being seriously considered as a Cancer & Mental Health Keynote Speaker for a major Foundation. If I get the job it wouldn't begin until January 1, 2025. It would require travelling the country doing what I do best, encouraging and giving

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE And the PET Scan came back with NED. Besides the ulcerated area, good news. 💙😎

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10 months

CANCER UPDATE I know I shared this with a few people, but, my talk with Bruce Willis' family the other day opened my eyes to a new way I approach taking care of Rebecca who is in the early stages of Parkinson's Syndrome/Dementia. I have shared with all of you that I'm her

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@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE BP and weight great.

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

1 year

CANCER UPDATE Well, I just kicked cancer's ass all over the place. Never ever FU*K with me. In 6 months we'll take another look! Must have been that 3 leaf clover on the door.😀 See ya ❤💪💪💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE Being pushed all over the damn place. On my way to make sure my ticker works properly. 💙💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

6 months

CANCER UPDATE Making my way down the home stretch. 8 more treatments - hopefully. 😎

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 months

CANCER UPDATE Yesterday, was a great day for my Queen. Such a wonderful feeling when she's feeling good. 💜💏

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Severe Hematoma of my leg. Stained ligament. Severe infection. Going home tonight. Resting. Im in very rough shape, but I'll Never Ever Give Up. ❤😎

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Unfortunately Gary is home unable to participate in the pancreatic cancer trial. He is being made comfortable by the loving people who handle this part of his journey. I will be taking an abbreviated break as I help and support my family. Thank you everyone for all

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

4 months

CANCER UPDATE Unfortunately esophagus has taken a turn for the worse... coughed up blood this morning. They have arranged for a hospital visit first thing in the morning. UGH.

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

8 months

CANCER UPDATE In the past when I've been ill, or, in the hospital unable to communicate, my granddaughter has stepped in on my site without missing a beat an updated all of you on my condition. Rebecca and I are over the moon having just found out that she's pregnant with her

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

10 months

@2011whocares Yes, I also think my company wants me to disappear as well. Sadly, I've learned that most people and institutions have very little regard to people my age+. It's heartbreaking. I've always heard this, now I'm experiencing it.

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

6 months

CANCER UPDATE Had a tumor removed this morning. Fingers crossed.

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

4 months

CANCER UPDATE Left work early today due to not feeling well, difficult to talk and then I got a call from the Nurse Practitioner at my Critical Care Gastroenterologist's office regarding my appointment tomorrow morning. The jist of the conversation was based on her reading the

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

6 months

CANCER UPDATE Third round of my chemotherapy in the books. Off to the office. I'll play it by ear. Ain't giving up.💜💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE Things were going well. To be honest, well for us. When one person battles cancer and chemotherapy lingering symptoms and hates his job and his partner suffers from Parkinson's with the early onset of Dementia, a good day is relative. Never in my wildest dreams did

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE I'm tired, overwhelmed, exhausted, but, I finally got the love of my life home. Fuc*, she looks better than I do. 🤣❤

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

1 year

CANCER UPDATE It's hard to say goodbye to my Sister in Law, Lauri just hours after I received life-saving NED results. Only 60 years old. Nothing good ever happens when your phone rings at midnight. 😥😥😥😥😥⚘

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

29 days

Cancer Update It's been awhile and I hope everyone is doing well. This is Michael's Granddaughter and as you probably know a few of the family took the redeye from San Francisco to Orlando to spend some time with the "cool couple" of our family! Actually, the only reason we came

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE I think I need a leave of absence from work. Everything has just caught up with Oliver being the straw that has broken MY BACK. Rebecca is not taking Oliver's passing well. Horrible to be honest. I think I need to be around her for a few days. Will my company let

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

10 months

@jacktomkovick1 I work 35 hours a week at a job that disrespects me. Another 35 hours a week as Care Partner for my Rebecca. Another 15 hours volunteering as a cancer, mental health, suicide prevention and animal advocate. I sleep 4 hours a night. I'm burned out. Sometimes all of us need a life

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michaeljwhelan

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2 years

CANCER UPDATE Had first round of chemotherapy on Friday, feel okay today. Every Friday for next 7 weeks. I know it gets a bit worse and some hours are much worse than others, but, this is doable. I think! 🙏😎

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2 years

CANCER UPDATE Its with disappointing news that I'm back in the hospital with a severe infection. I guess things always don't end immediately. 😥❤

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

11 months

9/11 22 years ago I was on a plane from Orlando headed to Washington, D.C. I was assigned by HBO to produce a special on the Baltimore Colts football team. Unexpectedly, the flight took off on time 8:35am. 15 minutes into the flight I watched as the flight attendants appeared to

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE We've all said our goodbyes now to Gary. So much love in his family. As I whispered in his ear last night, it's okay to move on. Your family will be okay. 😥😥❤🙏

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

4 months

CANCER UPDATE Teeth in. Please no more accidents. Going home. 😎

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE I've never been frightened because of my cancer tests, biopsies surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, the side affects rather it being neuropathy, numbness, severe pain etc. But tomorrow I'm a lot more scared because of Rebecca's intense fear. I know that she

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE How am I really doing? First Covid, then losing my job, then my spiraling mental illness, then the devestation of my wifes horrific battle against Parkinson's Disease and then my life threatening battle against neck and throat cancer. What a great 2 1/2 years. 😥😥

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

4 years

@kaitlancollins Merkel shut that idea down quickly

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Cancer Free. Everything I did, you're all doing. Never lose hope and Never Ever Give Up. ❤😎🎀

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

3 months

Cancer Update As soon as we r told why Michael has developed theses serious symptoms i,or someone else from r family will let everyone no. He originally refused to go to hospital until his fever got to 103.1. Sad morning around the house. Friend are with Rebecca for now

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE Sometimes the universe gives us the answers and we're just not listening. [At least me] I just got a call from my boss on a Sunday that I had a sales cancellation that knocked me out of my Bonus. In sales we live off our bonus. So I'm now getting dressed to go to

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

9 months

CANCER UPDATE My bandage is off my ear. Painfree. I still hear with a bit of an echo - they say it'll Improve in time. But no cancer! Back to work tomorrow.

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@mikejwhelan

1 year

CANCER UPDATE Hopefully tomorrow is a better day. He really hasn't woke up today. His body is Just tired. ❤🙏

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@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Going home tomorrow. ❤😎

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@mikejwhelan

4 months

CANCER UPDATE 2nd found finished. A bit, sore 😬 Got temporary in for next 3 weeks. 💜

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

1 year

CANCER UPDATE A pre MRI to my September PET Scan confirmed what I had already known; I need to have both of my hips replaced. They are close to bone on bone. The 100+ chemotherapy treatments and falling down 30 flights of stairs back in October I'm sure didn't help. LOL. If it

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Today I got a horrible panic attack at work. Thats never happened in my life. There would have been a time I would have drove to the ER. I walked it out until it dissipated. No chemo this week and its turning out to be my worst 7 days since I was told I have cancer

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@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE As I get older I learn a lot of important nuggets of wisdom that get me through the day. Please, never forget this, it's okay to feel sad, overwhelmed and lonely - just do your best, whatever it takes NOT to hide your feelings to where others think you're okay.

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

28 days

CANCER UPDATE So, I've got advanced stage 3 ACHALASIA disease. This issue was probably caused from my head and neck cancer, the surgery and the all of the treatments that followed along with my age. My achalasia has been left untreated for far too long to the point where I

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@mikejwhelan

7 months

CANCER UPDATE Had a great day with my granddaughter. 💜

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE I had an ulcerated cyst on my esophagus that has been aspirated and removed. It was constricting my esophagus. That's why I was having problems swallowing. I didn't feel a darn thing? It's being sent out to determine if it's benign or malignant. I'll be going home

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

9 months

DAY ONE in the books. I set a record for most sales by a new employee on day one! 15 chances, 7 sales. Great people, great management, great culture, etc. Even the caller who told me tio go F myself didn't bother me. 🤣 I know everyday won't be as good as today. But it reminded

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

3 months

CANCER UPDATE Getting ready for my biopsies and endoscopy. Let's get ready to rumble. See you all on the other side of the procedure. 💙💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Ive promised since day 1 that I would be honest and transparent with everything I shared... this is NOT GOING GOOD.😥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

8 months

CANCER UPDATE Sorry I haven't been doing much writing in the past week or so. To be honest, I've got no battery life left in me. 🤷‍♂️ I've been spending a lot of time with my medical team dealing with some physical aches and pains as well as many mental health issues. While many

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE chemo in a few hours. It may sound funny, but, I'm looking forward to it. The same way I looked forward to my biopsies,my surgeries etc. The bottom line is you can't put all this cancer shit to bed unless you go through all the frightening stuff. Bring it on.❤💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

6 months

CANCER UPDATE Glad to hear so many of my Twitter Facebook family brothers and sisters are doing great. 💜 It's been a tough few weeks for me. That actually might be an understatement. I've been posting for quite a while that I haven't felt well and some of that is beginning to

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE They're very happy with my head and neck and lymph nodes. Not so much with esophagus - very dialated. They're going to arrange for a full endoscopy and look at my stomach and bladder. Another 10 days. UGH

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

8 months

CANCER UPDATE Okay, I'm going to be incredibly selfish and document the one "great" thing about cancer -- without it, I would never have met all of YOU. And because of that - my life is undoubtedly enriched to a degree I could have never imagined. And as much as it SUCKS and

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

3 months

A YEAR OLDER🎉 Another trip around the sun today. To be honest, I didn't think I'd make it to this birthday. The possibilities are endless if you Never Ever Give Up 💜

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE I'm home, I've taken care of the furry boys and girls and I'm going to bed. Rebecca called me today at work thinking she was going to faint. I rushed home took her BP 87/60ish. Very low. Put her in my car and rushes back to the ER - fortunately, 10 minutes away.

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

4 months

CANCER UPDATE WINNIE As you all know the past few years have certainly taken its toll on Rebecca and me. Having said that something really unusual happened again last night. As you all know our precious Oliver passed away in my arms the other day. At the time of his passing our

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

1 year

CANCER UPDATE Spending the past two days in the trenches with the Hospice and Palliative Care Folks has taken any fear of dying out of my head. All of my anxiety is gone. I know when my time comes, I'll be comforted, loved and cared for unlike anything I could ever imagine. ❤🙏

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

11 months

CANCER UPDATE Working at a company that is reporting a lot of covid cases. With my severe respiratory issues, I need to be so careful. With my cancer results in 2 days, that's all I need - to catch covid. I've been working and employed for almost 46 years. In that time this

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE Don't worry about me. I'm calling it a day and going home to Rebecca. Enough is enough. 💙💙💙

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE I'm heading home. PET Scan and endoscopy tomorrow. Can't wait to climb into my bed with my silk PJs, my wife and Noah's Ark full of cats and dogs. I'd like to thank all of my family for helping Rebecca. Couldn't have done everything without their help. 💙🐕🐱

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

3 months

CANCER UPDATE We've been told it's an infection from shingles. Hes on medication and antibiotics. Hopefully have him home in a few hours.

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

2 years

CANCER UPDATE Meeting with my oncology team tomorrow to review my "End of Treatment Plan" My Friday chemotherapy session is number 9 and my last. (Fingers Crossed) there is still concern that they haven't found the Primary Cancer. Not scared one bit of cancer. Bring it on! ❤💪

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE The wait...

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

5 months

CANCER UPDATE CT complete. They also took 15 bladder polyps for a biopsy. Everything has already been sent to pathology. Waiting here almost naked for the results. Fingers crossed- for no more cancer. Their main concern is that my intense pain starts from behind my pubic bone

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michaeljwhelan

@mikejwhelan

10 months

CANCER UPDATE Its been awhile dear friends. I was lucky, covid went easy on me. Masks, vaccinations and paxlovid did their job. Tested negative again. Back to work on Monday. I also accepted a new position within my company. I start on November 6. I'm looking forward to the

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