Light a candle for Jeff Simpson

[midnight]

As many of Jeff Simpson’s friends and friends of this blog know, Jeff is a cancer survivor. In 2010, he had a major operation to remove a large tumor. The cancer was Chondrosarcoma – “an uncommon type of cancer that begins in cartilage around bones.”
Sadly, four and a half years later, Jeff has experienced a recurrence.

The good news is that due to Jeff’s taking good care of himself and having regular scans, they caught it much earlier this time. Even then, the tumor is two inches long.

Due to the fact that this particular type of cancer is resistant to chemotherapy and radiation, surgery is necessary. Jeff will have an operation on Friday to remove the tumor. While the tumor is much smaller than last time, it is in a difficult location. Jeff’s doctor has compared it to reaching for something in the back of a drawer. It’s difficult but very doable.

While Jeff is experiencing some anxiety, which is utterly understandable and perfectly normal, he is maintaining a very positive attitude and is confident that he will overcome this as he has every other obstacle.

http://cognidissidence.blogspot.com/2015/02/light-candle-for-jeff-simpson.html
http://bloggingblue.com/2015/02/light-a-candle-for-jeff-simpson/


I've enjoyed so many of his stories and don't know how many of you have seen his work, but thought I would post this for those of you who have.

[snacker]

1. Sending positive vibes for a successful surgery.

[Lifelong Protester]

2. I don't know who this is,

but wish him well.

If he's mentioned here, he must be a Dem, no?

[midnight]

3. He has been a wealth of good info. for Wisconsin. Here is a example:

By Jeff Simpson


"Fact is, the ironworker's apprenticeship has the ability to take unskilled people off of the street, and, gives them a career that they are proud of. They taught me everything that I needed to know in order to now have a career that not only takes care of my family, but, has me proudly pointing out every project that I worked on as I drive throughout the state to my son Ben.

That training isn’t cheap. But, WE pay for it through our union dues, and, from contributions from the contractors who hire us. The apprenticeship board consists of 5 union reps, 5 contractor reps, and, a rep from the state who meet monthly. Zero tax dollars are used. After passing the #WageTheftBill (lets not pretend that this bill involves rights or the ability to work) Michigan has found out that it is now lacking with skilled trades workers. They will soon be using tax money to train workers.

This horrible attack on the Building Trades is not good for anyone in the state. It is a blatant attack due to political ideologies. Sen. Fitzgerald admitted such when this idea was first mentioned when he sought to exempt certain unions who supported Republican candidates. (Unconstitutional) Proponents have admitted that it will not raise wages."

[Lifelong Protester]

4. Thank you!

I am watching the video now.

[Lifelong Protester]

5. I watched the video.

And I think I'm having PTSD from 2011.

[snacker]

6. Any updates?

Hoping for good news...

[midnight]

7. I have not seen any, but would appreciate any updates too...

[snacker]

8. Saw this on Twitter

Chris Liebenthal @Cog_Dis · Feb 27
Joyous news! The doctors are finishing up an 11-hour surgery on @JeffSimpson7. They believe they removed all of the cancer. No organs lost.


I hope this is legit, but it's the only updates I've seen. Let's hope this is true!

[midnight]

9. Thank you… I hope he is resting well...

[snacker]

10. Update

http://cognidissidence.blogspot.com/2015/03/another-update-on-jeff-simpson.html

[midnight]

11. Snacker thank you for this update.

I like the sound of him getting back to what he likes to do.