CANCER CHRONICLES

July 1, 2023

Cancer Chronicles

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Welcome to my blog on bladder cancer. Looking back, I’m reminded of the title of a Grateful Dead album (“What a long strange trip it’s been”) which more or less describes my experience, now in its fifth month since I first learned I had bladder cancer. I wake up some mornings and wonder what rabbit hole I’ve fallen into? Yet, every cloud has a silver lining, and my wife, who is also my caregiver, best friend and nurse and I have met some awesome people and reaffirmed many friendships in the several months since. So, I invite you to visit my blog if you wish to learn more about bladder cancer. Vietnam War veterans are particularly welcome to “drop by” because my cancer seems to be a belated consequence of my service in Vietnam, and there may be countless other vets of my generation at similar risk. Welcome to my cancer chronicles.

The index to the post is in column two. Just click on whatever photo strikes your fancy and you’re off!!!


Illustration credit: Vikks (Shutterstock)
Ron and Deena at the 2023 BCAN Walk, held on May 6th.

Cancer didn’t bring me to my knees, it brought me to my feet.”

– Michael Douglas


Disclaimer: The contents on this Cancer Chronicles blog are the personal thoughts and observations of a lay person. I am not a physician, and nothing on this blog should be construed as medical advice. My experiences with cancer may be different than that of other patients and I cannot suggest any particular expectations in another patient’s course of treatment or outcome. Your oncologist, urologist or primary care physician should be consulted whenever a question arises.


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Retired USAF medic and college professor and C-19 Contact Tracer. Married and living in upstate New York.

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