Cancer Doesn't Discriminate
- People who disagree with Dan Bongino’s political views are still wishing him a speedy and safe recovery.
- In September, the radio host discovered a tumor in his neck.
- He had surgery to remove the tumor, but revealed it’s likely he has lymphoma.
Bongino hasn’t updated the public whether he’s officially been diagnosed with lymphoma a type of blood cancer but in September the commentator discovered a 10-centimeter by 7-centimeter tumor in his neck and had surgery to remove it. Even though the surgery was successful, he was told by his doctors that the tumor is likely cancer and he will need to go through treatment.
Read MoreDan tbh I disagree w/almost everything u say. But as an open hearted/minded person I’ll always listen 2both sides. My 48 yo husband was diagnosed just b4u, & I would like to wholeheartedly wish you the very best on your journey, from 1 human spirit 2another #cancerisbipartisan
— Laura Lyn (@boofie129) October 13, 2020
Cancer is completely non-partisan.
— Christopher Cross (@Chris_Cross77) October 13, 2020
Before Bongino’s Possible Diagnosis
Initially, upon discovering the tumor, Bongino shared on a Fox News broadcast that the lump was likely a lipoma (harmless fatty tumor). He had gotten a few of them in the past, but after the tumor was biopsied, his doctor told him it was likely the tumor wasn’t a lipoma this time.
"Long story short I get lipomas fatty tumors once in a while," Bongino said during the broadcast. “They're benign; I've never had any issue with them at all and I noticed there was a lump on the left side of my neck about two weeks ago. I thought it was from grappling I had gotten choked out a couple of times, I didn't think anything of it so I went to get an MRI thinking it was a lipoma and when I rolled out of the machine, there is nothing worse than having a radiologist look at ya and I said 'It's a lipoma, right?' And he said 'no, it is not a lipoma.'"
As a former NYPD offer and Secret Service agent, Bongino clearly is prepared for any challenge he faces. Even though the results weren’t what he expected, he’s assured the public he plans to fight through this possible cancer battle.
Support is So Important
When it comes to tackling a cancer diagnosis, a support system is critical. Support can come in many forms, whether it’s counseling, family members, friends, support groups, or through social media. Studies have proven that patients who are able to remain positive have more successful treatment outcomes.
Even though support is important, everyone copes in different ways. If you’ve tried support groups and didn’t feel like they were benefitting with you, try taking some advice from Bethany Kandel a breast cancer survivor.
Breast cancer survivor Bethany Kandel on how she found the support she needed
Bethany tried support groups, but after hearing stories from other women facing a diagnosis, she didn’t feel comfortable with her own journey. So, she connected with her physician who recommended a program that incorporates activities with support.
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“We had dance lessons, and we did makeup classes, and we had some cooking classes,” Bethany tells SurvivorNet. “They were all meant to bond us together, and meet other survivors. It has opened a world to me that I had no idea was there.”
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