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Mac Howard

I am 55 now. A 13 year survivor of Bladder cancer. That said, I am so much more. I am a husband of 34 years (lucky woman), a father of 3, a foster father of 19, a coach and supporter of more things than I can count. I have been a volunteer firefighter. Read more.

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Cancer Enough

There are two words I would have never associated with each other had it not been for a conversation with a bladder...

By Mac Howard

3 min read

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Isolation

When I talk about isolation, I want to be clear: I am talking about isolation in the sense of a feeling. I...

By Mac Howard

3 min read

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The Scope 2.0: Quarterly Check-Ups

When last I left you, I had just finished my cancer surgery and was told that I would need no further treatment...

By Mac Howard

4 min read

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The Urologist

My family doctor had given me a list of urologists that he recommended. I will leave it up to anyone reading this...

By Mac Howard

3 min read

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The Scope

This is the portion of my cancer journey that I remember the least about. I'm sure that I arrived at the hospital...

By Mac Howard

4 min read

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In the Beginning

I suppose that the best place to start this would be the beginning. Towards the end of 2005 (or maybe it was...

By Mac Howard

3 min read

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