Jason Hawk, widely recognized for his role on the reality TV series “Mountain Men,” has long been admired by viewers for his exceptional knifemaking skills and rugged, self-sufficient lifestyle. Joining the show in 2016, Jason quickly became a fan favorite as he demonstrated his mastery of traditional survival techniques and knife crafting. His unwavering commitment to living off the land and his resilience in the face of challenges made him a memorable presence on the show.
However, in 2021, Jason had to make a difficult decision to leave “Mountain Men” after being diagnosed with cancer. The severity of his illness required him to undergo extensive treatment, forcing him to step away from television and focus entirely on battling the disease. Despite these hardships, Jason remained an inspiration to many by sharing updates about his health journey while continuing to pursue knifemaking whenever possible.
In early July 2024, Jason’s health took another alarming turn. On July 4th, Mary Hawk—Jason’s wife—shared a concerning update on Facebook regarding her husband’s deteriorating condition. For several weeks leading up to this point, Jason had been struggling with severe abdominal pain and an inability to keep food down—a situation initially thought to be just a stomach bug but which progressively worsened. His symptoms escalated until he became so dizzy and dehydrated that emergency services were called; he was subsequently rushed to Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.
A CT scan at the hospital revealed troubling findings: there was a mass obstructing flow from both his left kidney and intestines along with suspicious spots detected on his lungs. Due to it being a holiday weekend at that time—and because doctors needed first stabilize Jason’s sodium levels—immediate surgical intervention wasn’t possible right away; however they hoped surgery could proceed by Friday.
The following day brought more medical procedures as doctors conducted imaging tests along with biopsies targeting spots found within Jason’s lungs while also preparing for potential surgeries involving kidney stents or bowel resections—a development that caught Mary off guard given its suddenness. The doctor who performed these biopsies reviewed earlier scans closely before expressing confidence that those lung spots were indeed malignant but offered some hope regarding abdominal mass suggesting it might actually be inflamed scar tissue resulting from radiation treatments back in 2019 rather than another tumor altogether.
When surgery finally took place after several hours under anesthesia surgeons successfully bypassed blockages reconnecting small intestines directly into large ones allowing recovery process begin immediately afterward though family anxiously awaited biopsy results expected Monday which would provide clearer picture about extent current conditions facing them all together now moving forward together through this difficult chapter life once again united stronger than ever before despite everything thrown their way thus far already endured bravely courageously without faltering even once throughout entire ordeal faced head-on every step taken forward no matter how hard seemed times felt impossible overcome odds stacked against them seemingly insurmountable obstacles placed path yet somehow managed persevere continue fighting spirit unbroken undeterred always pushing onward never giving up hope faith guiding light shining brightly amidst darkness surrounding them constantly reminding 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I am so thankful for the updates on Jason and his family. Get well soon so we can see you on Mountain Men again.
Jason … Mary … GOD BE WITH YOU as you battle this wicked cancer. John and I are also BOTH CANCER WARRIORS and know that what you are experiencing is difficult and frightening … never forget that GOD HAS THIS! Let your faith be bigger than your fear … take comfort and guidance from scripture … our God grants healing … gives miracles … PRAY BOLD PRAYERS and know that His plan is the only plan that matters. He will never leave you!
Hey MR.Hawk. I love your skills and knife making you are the greatest I have seen. I will be praying for you sir we have a great God that still heals today. So I pray for your healing in Jesus Christ Name Amen.