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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, January 24, 2011

Day 75 - Mobile

today was a really good day.  my temperature was near normal the whole day.

the surgeon stopped by early this morning to check on me.  we reconfirmed that we wait on the culture results and how the fluid is draining before we make a decision on the next step.

i was able to spend a good part of the day walking the halls, entertaining the staff.  in the afternoon, i was liberated from my iv for four hours until the next antibiotic treatment.  no more iv fluids to overtax my beat up bladder.

i should know more about what is next when i see the surgeon tomorrow.  he  was here at seven today and around eleven a couple of days ago.  it appears his schedule is anything but routine.

more when i know it.
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