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My tumor needs a name

So I've heard that when kids get tumors or cancer or other scary illnesses the doctors or parents will name the illness so they can pretend it's just a super villain that the kid needs to defeat. They try to make the kid feel like a strong superhero. Sometimes with a name, the disease isn't as scary. I don't know if this is true but I like the idea.

I like the idea because I love to smack talk. I was never much of an athlete but I'm still fairly competitive. I like the idea of destroying this tumor while calling it by name.

On Facebook, I posted a request for suggestions. It was a fun conversation.




It sucks that I have a brain tumor, and all, but like hell if I'm not going to make the best of it. There are so many opportunities for jokes and fun here. Game on, tumor. Game on.

Please post your own suggestions for a name in the comments! I'll pick a few of my favorites and take a poll!

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