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 Oh shit, dude…

This jumped out at me: “I always thought my first tattoo would be of something way cooler 🤷🏻‍♂️”

My partner shares that about hers; she has two dots, forming a line through which radiation was directed at the tumor in her right breast. She says, and I agree, that those targeting dots are more badass than any fancy art tattoo you could ever get.

Own your ink, friend. I’ll root for the radiation.