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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, February 1, 2011

Day 83 - Icy


It's been a quiet day of just watching the weather and waiting for the main event to arrive.

Last night gave us a nice coating of ice here; the street in front of my house glistens with its coating of ice that hasn't been touched by the city yet.  We're on the borderline for a major ice event this evening, too.  Those to the north and west could wind up with nearly an inch of ice; those to the south and east will likely just get rain.  Who knows what we'll get.

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I sent my latest drainage readings to the surgeon this morning about 10:30, but haven't heard from him yet.  We'll see what he wants to do. 

I'll have to remember to talk with him about extending my medical leave/short term disability.  It's set to expire on Monday, and I'm not sure that I'll be ready to return to work then.

So that's it.  Keep the ice away and the lights on, please!

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