Well, it didn't work

Last post I was talking about having a suprapubic catheter put in....well they couldn't do it. Why? My bladder is too small. We know it was shot but I didn't realize the radiation damage had shrunk my bladder. A normal bladder can hold 300ML...think about the volume of a can of soda. My bladder can't even hold a half cup of coffee...small cup. Which is why I have to go so often. Now we just wait until they can schedule me for the big surgery. Yesterday was a setback I wasn't ready for so I was pretty bummed out. Just need to bounce back

Yet again another minor surgery

So on Friday I'll be undergoing what's called a 'suprapubic catheter insertion'. It's a fancy name for inserting a catheter via my "just below the belt" area which will help to improve quality of life. Quick procedure, maybe 40 minute surgery, outpatient and home by noon. Ah yes, the battle continues and I've had my share of 'minor procedures'...four so far since July with # 5 coming Friday. You know, if cancer were taking on someone with a weak attitude, this shit might get them down but my cancer doesn't realize it's facing my attitude and fight so bottom line, it's screwed. Yeah, screw Prostate Cancer. Until next time. Be well!

Last day of Movember....

Another successful year. Next step for me, interview 2 Dr's for a major surrey that will significantly improve my quality of life. All will happen this week and a decision about surgery will be made by Friday, the sooner I can have the surgery, the better. On another note, I just watched the unbelievable finish to the Auburn-Alabama game, WOW, what a Finish!! Okay back to Movember, if you haven't supported my cause or helped raise awareness, please do so. Every 16 minutes a man dies from Prostate Cancer...that's 92 people today. That's reality...so spread the word and get your PSA checked.

Movember is in full swing!

Hey, have you supported you favorite MoBro or MoSista? Check out my Mo http://us.movember.com/mospace/457931 Help me raise awareness but telling a brother, uncle, father, coworker or friend. One in 6 men will get Prostate cancer. If you feel compelled to support me, click on the link above, check out my 'stash' and drop a donation in the bucket :)

Hyperbaric treatments are done

And the results are in.....drum roll please.... The HBOTs had no impact. my Urologist did another Cystoscopy and my bladder is shot. His exact comments were"your bladder has no capacity and the radiation has killed your bladder". Next step is an operation called a Continent Urinary Diversion. Look it up http://urology.osu.edu/20975.cfm It's pretty involved and for me, it's go time. The quality of life change would be dramatic. Instead of running to the bathroom every 30-60 minutes, I would be back to 'normal' going every 4-6 hours. I'm interviewing 2 surgeons this upcoming week, one from Duke, one local. Trying to schedule this in December if possible. Just one more punch to throw against cancer. Stay tuned

24 of 30 dives done

Sitting in the airport right now and realizing it's been a while since I traveled last. While I love to fly, there are certainly things I don't miss. So, today was my 24th treatment, 6 more to go. I'm headed to Tampa for some meetings and will resume my treatments next week Thursday due to travel to Plano for quarterly review. Feeling pretty good these days, getting more walks in and starting to get back to some 'toning', well short of what my grandpa would call weight lifting, ha! Heads up, Movember starts in two days and I'm seeing Movember/Gillette commercials....very cool!

Hyperbaric Oxygen treatment...1/3 done

Actually slightly more, done with 12 of 30 treatments. Met with my urologist yesterday for a Cysto and discussed options if HBOT doesn't work. You know, cancer sucks, and after 4.5 yrs of fighting, I'm mixed in emotions. Mostly pissed off and even more determined to do what it takes to put this into remission, improve my quality of life and most importantly...help serve as a mentor and advocate. When I'm done selling software, my next calling is to work full time raising awareness around prostate cancer. My goal, NFL players wear light blue during Sept which is National Prostate Cancer awareness month. Until next time, make every day great!