As Marcus prepares for surgery related to his scalp condition, acne keloidalis nuchae, his cousin Tabitha is there beside him. In this chapter of The Bumpinator, her words reveal how much the day means to someone who has watched him struggle and wants to see him move forward.
“Marcus Is My Baby”
When Dr. Sanusi Umar asks who will be following the procedure with Marcus, Marcus names his cousin Tabitha. Her response is immediate and affectionate: “Marcus is my baby. I love him.”
For Tabitha, this is not simply an appointment on the calendar. She calls it a “pinnacle moment” and says she feels Marcus has lost three years of his life. That is her assessment of what the experience has meant to him, and it helps explain why she was determined to be present.
“There was nothing he could not ask me not to be here,” she says, emphasizing that she would not miss this moment.
Her support brings a personal perspective to a story often discussed in terms of scalp changes or bumps on the back of the head. Here, the focus is on the person preparing for treatment and the people standing with him.
The Future She Wants for Marcus
Tabitha speaks openly about what she hopes Marcus will experience next. She wants to see him advance in his career and describes him as a smart young man. She also hopes to see him in a happy relationship, smiling and enjoying his life.
The conversation briefly turns playful when she is asked whether she will question anyone Marcus dates. “Absolutely,” she replies, joking that she will have plenty of questions. The exchange shows the familiarity and warmth between them without minimizing the seriousness of the day.
Her hopes are not presented as promised results of surgery. They are the wishes of a family member who cares deeply about Marcus and wants more opportunities for him.
A Prayer Before the Procedure
As the chapter closes, Tabitha offers a prayer. She asks for protection and blessings for Marcus, for the hands performing the surgery, and for everyone involved in the procedure.
Dr. Umar is the physician leading the surgical care discussed in this chapter. Tabitha’s prayer acknowledges both the patient and the team preparing to treat him, while the video stops short of showing or establishing a treatment outcome.
Questions about how to treat bumps on the back of the head require an individual medical evaluation. This chapter instead stays with a different part of Marcus’s experience: the encouragement and expectations surrounding his procedure.
The next part of Marcus’s story remains to be told. For now, Tabitha’s presence and words make clear that he is not facing this day alone.
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Medical Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and describes one person’s experience. It is not medical advice. Individual diagnoses, treatment plans, and results vary. Consult a qualified medical professional about your own condition.
Further Reading
- https://dru.com/marcus-new-chapter-keloid-family-support/
- Umar S, Khanna R. Papular acne keloidalis nuchae treatment success using follicular unit excision. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Jul 25;39:96-100. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.07.013. PMID: 37621307; PMCID: PMC10445098.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10904000/
