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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

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Special Post

"PSA undetectable."  Music to my ears!!

That was the result of my one-year post surgery PSA test, letting me know that I remain cancer-free.  Needless to say that made my day.

This time I didn't get nearly as worked up emotionally waiting for the result.  That doesn't mean that I didn't think about it all week long; I simply didn't wig out like I did for the six month test back in August.  I guess experience is a good teacher.  Besides, the results will be what they are, and there's not a thing that I can do to change them.  I can only learn how to adapt to them.

So for all your continued thoughts and prayers, thanks!  They've been working.
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