Many years ago my dad and my son, nine years old at the time, were out and about. My dad drove a 4×4 Suburban (seats 9 people plus room for suitcases for all nine people – it was huge) and they got stuck in traffic. So my dad turns to my son and says “Tyler, this is the beauty of a 4×4”. And then pulls up onto the median and drives down the median to the next crossroad and gets out of the jam. Not necessarily a lesson I would teach but that was my dad to a T. He always forged his own path in just about every aspect of his life.
Recently I was diagnosed with intermediate prostate cancer. Saying that just lays out there doesn’t it, certainly hard to digest. But I’ve had time to absorb, discuss with several medical professionals, do my own research, and discuss with family. I know what I’m going to do and I’m feeling optimistic.
I have thought lots about if I should blog about this Cancer diagnosis. And the more I thought about it the more I believe I have to, just from an honesty point of view. How could I discuss MS or Yoga without talking about the huge elephant sitting on my shoulders, it would be impossible and dishonest. I could stop blogging entirely and I did give that lots of serious thought. But here I am. I have paused blogging about MS and Yoga for a bit because of this diagnosis – it weighs heavy.
I have decided to get my prostate removed which for me and my particular case seemed to be the best option available.
I am not stronger, smarter, or better than anyone else that goes down this road and there are lots of us, lots! And this is not a path I can forge on my own, I need help. I wish I could drive a metaphoric 4×4 up onto the median and get out of this jam, but I know that is not possible.
So as I follow the advice of my Doctors, I hope my optimistic positivity will influence and augment their efforts.
Take care.