News Works shared the story of Michael Hopes, a 27 year old pro-wrestler who thought that a kidney tumor might end his career, but after a successful surgery is planning his comeback. In the article, Hopes explains how the thought of not being able to continue with his career was as devastating as the diagnosis itself: 

"'So, first I was told I'll never wrestle again which completely broke my heart.' Despite his grave diagnosis, Hopes continued to dwell on the future of his wrestling career. 'It was never in my mind a life or death thing, the only thing I could focus on was that I would never be in the ring again, because I love it so much. When that aspect of my life was taken away, it was almost like I couldn't comprehend.'"

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