While my children were growing up file sharing on the internet was at its peak. I spent many nights downloading music, movies and other media for my kids. The indie/alternative rock scene was the best it’s ever been, and my kids and I fell in love with several different bands…
When I was at the Urologists office and was first told I have Prostate Cancer, he said your choices are Surgery or Radiation. It was a very sobering discussion. My doctor understood the gravity of the conversation. For someone who never seemed to stop when I came to his office…
Today is a good day. I’m trying to prepare myself of the news about my pathology. As well I’m anxious to rid myself of the catheter. I think I hit about 1 hour of sleep last night. It was not a good night. My post surgery appointment was at 12:30pm.…
Since being diagnosed with cancer I’ve been trying to figure out how to address my life. Initially my thinking was; “I should do something NOW!” I’ll just declare retirement and sit at home and plan trips and ways to spend my money and time with loved ones enjoying life. I…
It’s 5:30 in the morning. I’ve already been up for at least an hour. Sleep comes in spurts. Thankfully I haven’t needed to take anything to deal with my insomnia. Even though my sleep is sporadic I’ve been able to relax and sleep in chunks throughout the day. I’m scheduled…
August 8th I had my biopsy. I never reviewed my MRI but when I reviewed it later it clearly had identified possible cancer in my prostate. On August 23rd that Tuesday I had my biopsy results read to me and my life with Prostate cancer was set in motion. Prior…
It’s Sunday afternoon now… things have slowed down here. My parents just left and it’s me and Sunday football. Time to reflect on the whirlwind week I’ve had and where I am. Surgery from all indications went well. Thursday morning I’m sending out thank you texts to all who are…
So, what do I say? I’m 54 as of September 18th and I found out less than a month earlier that I had Prostate Cancer. In some ways I’m still processing the news of my situation and what it means. In that short period of time, I’ve set my path…