In this episode of The Observatory, Glen Wright joins the show to discuss his battle with cancer—the physical and emotional roller coaster. Glen is Scott’s brother and has been battling cancer since his diagnosis in February 2023. Hear the methods they used to treat cancer, the physical and emotional changes throughout the journey, the experience of getting tattooed, and the most meaningful things that came to his mind when he heard the news of having cancer. Glen also shares his best experience during the treatment, the encounter with the Vietnam War veteran, and the moment he realized that there was light at the end of the tunnel. 

Timestamps

[03:03] The battle with cancer
[06:55] The emotional journey throughout the battle
[08:23] The three methods that they used to treat the cancer
[14:30] Glen’s experience of getting tattooed
[17:14] When Glen first heard the news of having cancer
[22:00] The experience with the Cardinals
[32:23] The best experience that Glen had during the cancer treatment
[40:00] The best encounter with the Vietnam War veteran
[46:20] The moment that Glen realized that there was light at the end of the tunnel
[52:36] The experience with the fireman in the hospital
[59:31] Glen’s final advice

Notable quotes:

• “The chemotherapy was part of the therapy that was difficult. It had a lot of side effects and other physical issues.” - Glen Wright [08:58]
• “It’s tough to be positive when you don’t know what the outcome will be.” - Glen Wright [13:13]
• “No matter what you are going through, there is light at the end of the tunnel.” - Glen Wright [45:45]

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