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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 15, 2011

Day 97 - Groovin'


Back in the groove.  Just about.

It was a good day at work today, getting back into the swing of things.  Fortunately, I had only one meeting today and having the extra time to get caught up and kick off a new project was good. 

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I haven't had a temperature above normal since 10 PM Sunday night, so that's a good sign.  Perhaps I had a bit of a bug; lots of people say there's one going around.

The discomfort in my groin is still there, though, but it is decreasing.  I'm beginning to think that perhaps all the new activity was the cause of some of it.  But I still won't rule out fluid build-up quite yet.

Interestingly, I didn't hear from the doctor today, which makes me wonder if he got my note from Sunday night.  I'll call tomorrow just to let him know what's been going on (and to see if his staff delivered the message).

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Hard to believe it was six weeks ago tonight that I was coming out of surgery recovery asking for a ribeye steak.
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