It was recently brought to my attention that one of the side effects of treatment is a no filter mouth. Call it the chemicals, the steroids, the fear or uncertainty of it all. Needless to say I was extremely guarded at work, never raised my voice, watched how I spoke and was always extremely positive. However just like all good actors behind the scenes at times I was short, easily tempered and sometimes mean and cold towards the people I loved. My wife, boys and own mother took most of that. I guess when you’re around people you know love you ….well you just take the filter off. My wife would tell them it was the chemo talking….I like to think it was the cancer….it knew I was taking back my body…..it knew it picked the wrong one to fight…..My family knew I loved them and your family will too. Those that love you will understand.

Jim