Most people are inherently hoarders , I've always said we grow (the more room we have, the more stuff we keep) to our environment . I know I have way too much junk and need to clean out.
I too use an apron , but I just use push pins along the bottom to hold it to the work bench and leave it there , just slip the top over my head whenever I sit down.
Dang Harry, I'll have you in my prayers. It's good that it's been caught early, that's the key. A positive attitude helps also, the medical procedures available today give you a great chance to beat this. We'll be rootin' for ya.