Monthly Archives: March 2023

Lap vs Zap

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Al

As I waited for my date with the biopsy needle, in January and February of 2023, I investigated my risks from the diagnosis I expected to receive. First off, would the cancer kill me, and if so, when?             No one … Continue reading →

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Girding My Loins

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Al

My urologist, Dr. Iriye has been following me since he took care of my bladder stone 2018. He’s not very demonstrative, but has gotten used to how I think about myself and my values. We both agreed immediately it was … Continue reading →

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It Begins

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Al

I imagine it begins, my prostate cancer, with my father. I’m still awaiting results from the genetic test ordered by the oncologist I Zoomed with, who advised it might make a difference in how much hormonal treatment I should receive, … Continue reading →

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PacNW Short Course Championships

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Al

Here’s a piece I wrote 21 years ago, never finished. Since I can’t remember the ending, I’m archiving it here for posterity 😉 Over 32 years – more than a lifetime – ago, I swam my last race in college. … Continue reading →

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