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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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Month 31 - Quiet Month

It's been a quiet month this month, so there's really not much to report.  That's good.

I decided it was time to get a bit more physically active, so I've started doing some fitness walking.  And, while I'm in the early stages of it and my legs are a bit sore, I'm happy to report that there hasn't been any problems with leakage as I'm speeding through the neighborhood.  (This morning I walked 4 miles in one hour--not bad for being 9 days into this.)

So, aside from my earlier special posts, that's about it for this month.
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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Special Post - Safeway and Vons Support PCa Research and Awareness in June

I normally don't like to plug specific companies, but when they go out of their way to increase prostate cancer awareness and help fund much needed research, I feel obligated to support them in their efforts.

Once again, during the month of June, the Safeway / Vons chains of supermarkets are asking customers to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar--or to make a larger donation--to help fight prostate cancer.

You can read about their efforts and where the money is going here:

Safeway Foundation

Press Release
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