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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

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Day 84 - Visits


We escaped the brunt of the storm here yesterday and last night.  Lots of wind and somewhere around a quarter to half inch of ice from the freezing rain.  Fortunately, only the cable TV went out for a bit last night, and not the power.  Things are much calmer here today, although it is snowing at the moment.  I don't think we're expecting much accumulation.

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I haven't heard from the surgeon yet today, and I didn't expect that I would given that he was scheduled to be in surgery all day long.

I did speak to one of the admin assistants in the office about extending my leave, and she said she'd make sure to leave him a message to contact me tomorrow.

I'll fax him my latest readings around 10:30 PM tonight so that he'll have them first thing in the morning.

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I had a couple of coworkers pop in for separate visits this afternoon, and it was good to interact with someone other than through a keyboard.  I'll have to admit, though, that by the end of the second visit, my voice was cracking. I guess I'm not used to talking to anyone for an extended period of time.  I'll have to start singing to myself as I walk around the house.

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