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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

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Day 81 - Cat-like


This morning the sun was out for the first time in a while, and I sat in the living room, basking in the warmth of the sun's rays like a lazy old cat.  I stayed there until the sun moved to the point where its rays could no longer reach me.

That was the highlight of my day.

The drains continue to annoy me.  I'm so hoping that they'll be able to come out tomorrow.  The right one got blocked again this afternoon, so I had to clear it to get the flow moving again.  I'll be sure to mention that to the surgeon when I talk to him in the morning.

The forecast calls for snow/sleet Monday night, turning to freezing rain late Monday/Tuesday morning (with a 1/4" of ice possible), rain Tuesday afternoon, followed by snow on Wednesday.  I really hope these things come out tomorrow!

So that's it.  I imitated a cat today.  Woo-hoo.

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