January 12, 2019
Hi everyone; just wanted to confirm that I've been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. It's not as scary as it sounds though; this is the one of most actionable and survivable forms of cancer, and we are planning on treating with chemo and then doing an intestinal resection surgery. All the cancer is basically in one place, and it should be relatively easy to remove.
Just wanted to let everybody know what was going on, I don't wish to detract from the Harry-related posts that normally take place here. I mean, even Harry himself said it - "when we're older, and full of cancer".
Come on, get happy!
January 15, 2019
My dad died 25 years ago, at the age of 52. I was 22/23 at the time (my birthday was in the middle of his funeral somewhere), and since that time, I have always wondered if I would even make it that far. If he died at 52, would I?
He died because he destroyed his body for so many years with drugs and alcohol. It was irrational of me to wonder if I would die early like he did, because I don't drink or do drugs. But I got his diabetes, so... maybe?
Last week, sitting in the hospital, I realized I might not even make it as far as he did. For completely different reasons of course, but it was a little chilling to think about. And I started wishing he was still around so I could talk with him about it.
I still may not make it as far as he did. But either way, I've been thinking about him a lot recently. I miss him, and I wish he was still here.
February 16, 2019
I got this letter from Paul McCartney the other day. He heard I had cancer and sent me this note. I was very touched that Harry’s friendship meant this much to Paul.