Cancer

I never expected that this would be the topic I write about when I start blogging again. But people are starting to ask, so I should talk about it.

At about 1 PM today, I’m going to have surgery on what is very likely testicular cancer. There is no reason to believe yet that it has spread. But we won’t know the results of the tests for about a week.

Please keep my family and medical team in your prayers.

To the men reading this: If you ever feel any discomfort down there, have it checked out immediately. Be sure to have an ultrasound and blood work done.

16 Comments

  1. Josh
    July 23, 2010 9:39 am | Permalink

    praying for you Matt.

  2. July 23, 2010 9:41 am | Permalink

    Mike and I are both praying for you!! I trust that you will come out of this with flying colors! :)

  3. Jared
    July 23, 2010 9:43 am | Permalink

    I will keep you in my thoughts. Hope it goes smoothly.

  4. Nicole
    July 23, 2010 9:44 am | Permalink

    Oh my! Sending you guys happy healthy vibes and energy. I hope that everything goes smoothly! If there is ANYTHING we can do for you guys, please let us know..

    Much less than three to all of you! [<3]

  5. July 23, 2010 9:50 am | Permalink

    Oh, man. That sucks. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!

  6. July 23, 2010 9:58 am | Permalink

    Matt,

    We are praying hard for you and for your Dr.’s. Know that no matter what we are all here for you and your family and regardless of todays outcome (which will be benign BTW) you are not alone and can call, stop by, comandeer etc. any of us anytime for support! This is so scary but have faith all will be well. Trust in the power of prayer because many are being said for you.

    Alyssa

  7. Alanna
    July 23, 2010 9:59 am | Permalink

    Matt, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Well wishes for a speedy recovery!

  8. Patrick
    July 23, 2010 10:00 am | Permalink

    Dude! Praying for you. ANYTHING at all you need….

  9. Jenn
    July 23, 2010 10:29 am | Permalink

    Praying for you and your family, Matt. hugs

  10. Nyco
    July 23, 2010 10:30 am | Permalink

    Matt – I’ve known several survivors of testicular cancer. I hope the surgeons remove all of the malignant tissue and your recovery is speedy. Be strong!! – Nyco

  11. angela
    July 23, 2010 12:59 pm | Permalink

    Hey baby, You are asleep and in surgery right now but god knows you will be on your phone as soon as you come to. :) I want you to know what a fabulous husband, best friend and father you are. You are so loved. When you walk in the door after work the look on Augusts sweet face is priceless. I don’t know what I would ever do with out you because you are my better other half and I love you more than you could ever know. You are so brave!

    Love, Your wifey

  12. July 23, 2010 1:22 pm | Permalink

    Dude, we are thinking of you guys. Speedy recovery!

  13. Dorota
    July 23, 2010 3:15 pm | Permalink

    oh geez Matt – wishing you a speedy recovery!

  14. Les & Nate
    July 23, 2010 4:09 pm | Permalink

    Praying … wishing you nothing but good thoughts, good vibes, and lots of prayers.

  15. Amy
    July 24, 2010 9:05 am | Permalink

    Thinking of you and yours! Cancer sucks. Kick its butt!

  16. July 27, 2010 6:09 pm | Permalink

    OK, I’m just gonna say it: Kick cancer in the balls!

    Thinking of you and your family, Matt.

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