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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, September 11, 2012

Month 22 - Status Quo

Aside from this being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, there really isn't much that's changed since last month's post.

Things continue to go well on pretty much every front with the exception of the sexual function.  That's still only running at the 50% - 60% level and I think it's time that I retry the Cialis again.  (Readers of this blog may recall that I had problems with my vision shortly after starting it after the catheter was removed, so I stopped taking it.  I thought eyesite was more important than an erection.)

I did find that there's a local prostate cancer support group in my area that I may get involved with, mainly to share my experience with guys who are newly diagnosed.  I'll have to do some research on it...

So that's about it.  A short post this month.

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