Radio Personality Deals With The Big C

If you or a loved one has ever battled the Big C, you know the toll it can take not only on the person engaged in battle but on family members and friends as well.

According to mysantonio.com, Adam Corolla sidekick and radio personality Bryan Bishop was diagnosed in 2009 with an inoperable brain tumor.

In “Shrinkage: Manhood, Marriage, and the Tumor That Tried to Kill Me,” he tells of not only his physical, mental and emotional suffering but also that of his friends and family, especially his fiancée, Christie. While the subject matter can be very, very dark, Bishop uses humor to confront the darkness. The prologue begins with: “If you're reading this, it means I'm already dead.” (Spoiler alert: He's still alive.)

The book is  very readable account of Bishop's battle seems to be primarily written for patients and family members dealing with cancer. Bishop includes several “Tumor Tips,” which are basically tidbits of advice — how to talk to family, how to pick the right doctor, etc.

In spite of Bishop's grim prospects (he initially was told he had six months to live), his positive attitude remains intact.

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