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Welcome.

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

Monday, February 14, 2011

Day 96 - Survived


Apparently I was really anxious to go to work today, because for some reason I woke up around 4 AM and couldn't fall back asleep.

I made it to my office on time and got settled in after not having seen it since 23 December.  It actually was a pretty productive day--along with some of the "Good to see you back at work!" socializing that went on.

I did last the entire day, which was a good thing.  Although, I'll have to admit that I'm a bit zonked from the early wake-up time and from just being up and about.

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As far as the fever is concerned, my temperature has been at or below normal since 10 PM last night.  That's good, too.

The discomfort in my groin was less today than it was yesterday, and that's another good thing.  By the end of the day, though, I could tell that it was beginning to come back.  But this discomfort is a little different than yesterday's.  It's more in the area of the drain holes, and I'm wondering if all the walking that I did through the building is what's caused the increase. 

It seems pretty mild when I'm sitting, but when I walk I can feel it more.  And when I walk, my speed is limited because the faster I go, the more discomfort there is.  I suspect that my muscles just aren't used to the activity.  Walking through my house is not nearly the same as walking through our facility.

So I'll continue to keep an eye on things and document changes as they occur.

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