Josh Friedman is a screenwriter whose blog ”I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing” never fails to be entertaining.

Recently, a tumor was discovered on Friedman’s kidney, and he’s started blogging about his ordeal in an inspired, often hilarious, way. Do yourself a favor and give the entire blog a read. Here’s a taste:

Here’s the deal: I had a malignant tumor growing on my left kidney. I use the past tense because on December 27th I had what is known as a partial lower nephrectomy. Removed from my body were: a malignant tumor some two and a half inches around, approximately 10% of my kidney, and half of my eleventh rib. The rib was a surprise. I remained in the hospital five days, and have been home since New Year’s Day recovering. I have an eight inch incision in my side. I cannot drive, lift my son, sit up in bed, or sneeze without crying.

Biopsies performed during the surgery indicate the cancer had not spread. I will be scanned every 3-6 months for the next five years but will require no chemotherapy and no radiation for this particular cancer. Without being too dramatic about it, there is a very good chance my bout with food poisoning saved my life. Which goes to show, if you see a taco stand and it looks even the least bit sketchy, get in line.