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When I wrote that banner above, I was just days into this adventure. I'm a pretty analytical guy, and the simple act of writing every day helped me wrap my head around the fact that I had just introduced the word "cancer" into my vocabulary, and it helped me rationalize my treatment options. It also helped keep friends and family informed on my status.

Those daily updates tapered off to weekly updates and eventually to monthly updates (which I continue to do on the 11th of every month, the anniversary date of being told I have cancer).

I've kept this blog going because I remember how helpful it was for me to hear first-hand experiences of other prostate cancer patients. I wanted to return the favor by sharing my own journey in order to educate others and increase prostate cancer awareness.

But I wanted it to be a truthful sharing of details, so you will quickly see that I didn't sugar-coat much of anything. That means that you'll find some pretty graphic descriptions of the male anatomy and biological functions in this blog.

Finally, if you're reading this as a fellow prostate cancer patient, please understand that I am not a medical professional, and you should not construe any of the content of this blog as medical advice. Each case is unique, so please solicit the advice of your own medical team.

I wish you all the best as you go through your own journey.

-- Dan

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Day 38 - Reading


Another good night’s sleep had me sleeping in until 9:00 AM this morning.  Loved it.  J  And I didn’t wake up like I did yesterday, and that was good, too.
Once I did get motivated, I was off to the bank and barber shop to get my hair cut for the holidays.  My barber is living with prostate cancer, but he’s 73 and has chosen the watchful waiting.  Besides, I’m not sure he could stand another surgery.  He’s had a kidney removed because he had kidney cancer; lung cancer; and a heart by-pass.  It’s good to see that he’s survived all that and is still in business.
When I got home, I reorganized one of my closets after years of just putting more and more stuff into it.  I may work on the dresser in the guest room tomorrow in anticipation of my sister staying with me for a while.  She’ll need someplace to put her clothes.
And this evening was spent reading more in my new book for nearly four hours.  I’m about halfway through it now and obviously took a break to update the blog.
So that’s about it for this Saturday evening…
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  1. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    What a Saturday evening for all of us. A fantastic concert and the low brass was outstanding and it all happened in Surprise. Some sing-along
    and soloist with "O Holy Night" was superb..... really puts us in the spirit of the real meaning of Christmas. I thought of you often and hoped you
    were listening to some holiday music too. An early gift was phone call
    from Alaska..... not close to North Pole but I asked if Santa was getting
    ready. Wishing you good days ahead, safe trip to Chicago and home again. You are loved and in my prayers. More tomorrow

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