Welcome to Cancer Mike aka My Simple Man
Let’s Get One Thing Straight
I’m not here to be liked. I’m here to tell it like it is, laugh at the chaos, and maybe make you laugh too. Whether it’s with me or at me—I’m good either way.
This site? It’s my uncensored take on life with cancer. A mix of dry humor, sarcasm, stubborn honesty, and the occasional heartfelt moment I’ll never admit to. You'll find stories about the grind, creative distractions, and all the ridiculousness that somehow makes this life oddly entertaining.
Don’t take everything too seriously—unless you’re supposed to. In that case, I’ll probably be taking it seriously and not seriously at the same time.
Confused? Good. Welcome to my world.
The Last Dream
I’ve spent the first sixty years of my life chasing dreams. Some I caught. Some slipped away. Some still haunt me in the quiet hours. But now, I’m living the final one—the one I plan to ride all the way through the credits.
On September 10, 2024, everything changed.
That day, I sat in a doctor’s office expecting answers. Instead, I got a diagnosis: stage four prostate cancer. No warning, no sugarcoating. Just truth, straight up. By the time I reached my car, I felt a strange, unshakable calm.
I knew the unknown was coming. And somehow, I was okay with it.
Facing the Truth, Brick by Brick
For years, I played the part I thought I was supposed to. But cancer? It knocked the mask right off.
Now, I’m showing up as me—rough edges and all. I'm not just fighting to live longer—I'm fighting to live freely.
And yeah, I’ve made peace with death. I even imagine "Penthouse Dude” waiting for me on the other side, drink in hand, ready to swap stories.
Why This Site Exists
One day, I opened a blank Word doc and started typing. Two hours later, I had the first raw account of my diagnosis. I posted it to Facebook—and something shifted.
People responded. I felt less alone. The pain faded, and I had purpose again.
So now I write. Every day. To connect, to breathe, to matter.
Living the Dream
This isn’t about fame or money or going out in some cinematic blaze. This is about truth. About stripping away the BS. About dreaming all the way to the edge of whatever’s next.
So if you're into dark humor, hard-won truth, and a guy who's done pretending—you're in the right place.
Explore. Laugh. Shake your head. Make yourself at home.
Curious about the full story? Check out the About Me page.
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The Simple Man
aka Rough Around the Edges