Monthly Archives: October 2011
Thoughts of a Dad
* * Special Guest Blogger, my Dad * * I have never been one of those people who can remember where they were, what they were doing and the date and time that they received great or awful news. It … Continue reading
Get Out and Run
I went running this morning for the first time since my surgery two and a half weeks ago. I promise to never take for granted my ability to go running whenever I want again. I’ve been instructed by my doctor … Continue reading
Take a Deep Breath.
Samantha and I met with the Dr. Rhoades, my urologist, today to discuss the results of my CT scan and chest x-ray. The CT Scan revealed a lesion in the lymph node near my renal artery. To be honest, I … Continue reading
Real Heroes
I’m very fortunate to hear tales of the real heroes and warriors who have stared this disease in the eye and, regardless if they won or not, gave this coward everything they had. Just today, Samantha heard from an old … Continue reading
Panic
* * * Special guest blogger, Samantha Montini * * * 10/26/11 As we sat in the urologist’s office on October 11 and heard the word CANCER said aloud, my body immediately reacted. It felt as though every nerve … Continue reading
Diagnosis positive
Something you don’t want to hear when being tested for cancer. It’s been 6 days since my appointment with the urologist. It’s been confirmed: Embryonal carcinoma. Leading up to the appointment, I maintained a high level of confidence and strength. … Continue reading
Perspective
The best thing about cancer is the gift of perspective. As soon as someone close to you is diagnosed, your life immediately changes. What was once important, magically become less important. The next big sale, a cranky customer, low air … Continue reading
Why not research?
As of yet, I haven’t Googled anything on testicular cancer. Well, that’s not true. On Thursday Oct 6th, when I first heard my PCP utter the words, “you have a very suspicious mass,” I did a brief search. But that … Continue reading
Goodbye Old Friend
Today I have an orchiecstomy, the removal of a testicle. How the heck did it get to this? A few weeks ago I had an annual physical. Everything came out great, however I asked my doctor to check my left … Continue reading
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