I've been working on this one for a couple of weeks and finally was able to push the publish button.

https://ryancheley.com/2026/04/06/a-giant-pain-in-the-ass/

TLDR: I'm fine (whatever that means), but I have Cancer

#FuckCancer #PuckCancer

A Giant Pain in the Ass

Content Warning: This is a highly personal post about a cancer diagnosis. On Feb 16, 2026 I was 'prepping' for a routine colonoscopy...

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@ryancheley Words can only do so much at a time like this, so I won't pretend I know the right ones to say.

I've got a friend who's deeply religious, but runs in circles with others who are not. In times like these he always calls for "prayers and ineffectual secular well wishes". A bit of levity in an otherwise shitty situation. Always makes me chuckle.

You and your family will be in thoughts. Sending prayers and ineffectual well wishes.