I just read that Tony Hillerman has passed away. He was the author of wonderful mysteries featuring Navajo characters and settings. I mention this because I just found out in the death notice that he was a bladder cancer survivor. His cause of death was respiratory failure. It sounds as though he remained active and writing in spite of several infirmities.
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/obit_tony_hillerman
Ann
Small TA Grade 1, May-06; recur (2 tiny), same, June-08; TURBTs both times. BCG begun July-08, dosage to 1/3rd May-10, completed treatment December-11. All clear since 2008.