Holiday thoughts

This time of year most of us look back and reflect on the year. Some don’t and that is OK. I view the last 12 months as fun, enlightening, and frustrating.

Fun because I had some family and friends that have have evolved into family be part of my life in a good way.

Frustrating because some family has chosen to step back into relatives by not actively involving themselves in my life. I recognize we all have busy lives but I initiate communication often and they respond, sometimes, but only in response to me.

I need to clarify that when I say me or my I mean my wife too.

My second book is in the research mode and going slowly, holidays possibly, more likely just lower energy on my part.

I might not have posted this but my Prostate Cancer came back in April/May and I am on medications to knock it down again, successfully so far. I have added two more doctors to my care team. An Oncologist and a urologist specializing in treating the side effects of those medicines. I was Cancer free for 16 months and will be on these meds until Feb 2020. As one choir member said: “seems like a roller coaster ride”. Yes it does.

My attitude is positive and I have no sign of disease. So all good!

I would really like to hear from Cancer patients and Care givers about their experience with Cancer. Some might help others, possibly me, with their odyssey with Cancer.

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year in 2020!

Published by bobnroberts

I am a retired Controls Engineer, Teacher and Code Officer. While in teaching I worked with students in crisis. This taught me to listen. Before all that I had Testicular Cancer in 1975 . In both cases I had radiation but for the Prostate it was much more detailed, sophisticated, and focal. My initial Prostate Cancer, Gleason 9 aggressive, treatment included Radiation and Hormone therapy. I am now on my third round of treatments. Yes the Cancer has returned but no spreading so far. PET scans, bone scans, MRI and lots of xrays under my belt. Along the way I wrote a book about my Cancer experience, titled the same as this Blog. I need to share my thoughts on Cancer and life in general. Life is too precious to spend it angry, in pain, with fear, and doubts. All I am trying to do is help others with Cancer be better.

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