Bender gets readers caught up on his recovery from esophageal cancer. Written By: Tony Bender | × Tony Bender Hey friends, well, it's been two months since I announced my cancer diagnosis on the eve of major surgery at Mayo Clinic. Since then, I've received a steady stream of cards, well-wishes, and prayers, and they're working because I'm doing great. Thank you! I don't plan to spend a lot of time in the future doing play-by-play on my recovery, but since we've shared this space for years—in some cases 30 years!—it seems only fair to get you up to speed. First of all, for those who missed my initial announcement in late February, I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer caused by acid reflux. If you have acid reflux, get that checked!