Living As A Cancer Survivor

Mark Everett Kelly (author of "My Scars Tell A Story" his endless battle with cancer and its side effects) details his life living as a survivor of a rare skeletal muscle cancer (Rhabdomyosarcoma). This blog is perfect for anyone who shares the suffering, sacrifice and hopes you face every day in dealing with living as a cancer survivor.

LACS - Saying Goodbye to My Best Friend

October 12, 2020 Mark Everett Kelly

The culmination of sadness occurred on October 9th. While I prepared for work, I checked on my dog of 15 years and best friend in the world. He struggled through Thursday, and I knew time was short, but it still didn't prepare me for what came next.

Living As A Cancer Survivor - Does Character Matter Anymore ? Part 2

March 5, 2020 Mark Everett Kelly

What does this have to do with surviving cancer? I made a mistake that day. My selfishness prompted me to take the job that did not make me their first choice. Why did I do that? I preferred the status that ESPN gave me. I allowed my ego to overrule my character.