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First chemo finishing. On the road to total healing.

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Happy Pride! Our solar LEDs shine out year-round. It doesn’t have to be Pride Month to show welcome and love and joy. Love my LGBTQ+ family and friends. You are welcome here. #PRIDE

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I would not wish cancer in even the biggest political asshats out there. And Lord knows, we’ve heard about a lot of them during the Jan. 6th hearings.

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“How many deaths will it take till we know that too many people have died?” 18 children and 1 teacher died. Hundreds terrorized.

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/texas-elementary-school-shooting-05-24-22/index.html

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I wish I didn’t know so much about prostate cancer. Dammit.

Prostate Cancer - Cause Symptoms Diagnosis & Treatment

There is no one single cause of prostate cancer. However, there are a number of factors that may increase your risk of developing the disease.  

These include:

Age - prostate cancer is most common in men aged over 50 years old

Race - black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men

Family history - if you have a close relative (father, brother or son) who has had prostate cancer, you’re more at risk of developing the disease yourself

Diet - eating a diet high in red meat and processed meat may increase your risk of prostate cancer, while eating plenty of fruit and vegetables may help lower your risk

Obesity - being obese increases your chances of developing prostate cancer

There are several different types of prostate cancer, and the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment can vary depending on the type. In general, prostate cancer is caused by mutations in the DNA of the cells in the prostate gland. These mutations can lead to uncontrolled growth of the cells in the prostate, which can eventually form a tumor. Some common symptoms of prostate cancer include difficulty urinating, blood in the urine or semen, pain in the lower back or pelvis, and weight loss. The diagnosis of prostate cancer typically involves a physical examination and a series of tests such as a PSA test or biopsy.

There is no one definitive answer to this question as prostate cancer can develop for a number of reasons and present with a wide range of symptoms. Some men may not experience any symptoms at all until the cancer is quite advanced, while others may notice problems such as difficulty urinating, blood in the urine or semen, or pelvic pain. If prostate cancer is suspected, a doctor will likely order a series of tests including a digital rectal exam (DRE), blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, and/or an MRI scan. Depending on the results of these tests, a man may then undergo treatment such as surgery, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy.

Prostate cancer is a cancer that forms in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Symptoms may include problems urinating, such as pain or feeling like you cannot empty your bladder completely. Other symptoms may include blood in your semen, erection problems, and pain in your lower back, hips, or thighs. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or chemotherapy. Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. It begins in the prostate gland, a small organ below the bladder that helps make semen.

The cause of prostate cancer is not known. But, some things may increase your risk of getting prostate cancer. These include being over 60 years old, being African-American, and having a family history of prostate cancer. Symptoms may include trouble urinating, blood in the urine or semen, Painful ejaculation, stiffness in the lower back, hips or pelvis bone pain and weakness in one or both legs. There are many different ways to treat prostate cancer. 

Cause: The cause of prostate cancer is not fully understood, but it may be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Symptoms: Early prostate cancer may not cause any symptoms. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include difficulty starting to urinate, weak urine stream, need to urinate more often (especially at night), pain during urination, blood in the urine or semen, or bone pain.

Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnosis typically involves a physical exam (including a prostate-specific antigen [PSA] test), biopsy of the prostate tissue, and imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, watchful waiting/active surveillance, hormone

The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It’s located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate helps make semen, which carries sperm during ejaculation. There is no single cause of prostate cancer. Some possible causes include aging, genetics, and environment. Prostate cancer usually develops slowly over many years. In most cases, there are no symptoms in the early stages. Later on, men may experience problems such as difficulty starting urination or a weak flow of urine, pain when urinating, blood in the urine or semen, frequent urination especially at night, and unexplained weight loss. There are several ways to diagnose prostate cancer including a digital rectal exam (DRE), blood tests for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) to visualize the tumor and biopsy to remove samples of tissue for examination under a microscope. 

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer found in men. It is a slow-growing cancer that often doesn’t cause any symptoms until it’s advanced. This is why it’s so important for all men to get regular prostate exams, even if they don’t have any symptoms. Symptoms of prostate cancer can include difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, painful or burning urination, pain in the lower back and hips, and erectile dysfunction. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please see your doctor right away.

https://www.secondmedic.com/blogs/what-are-the-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-of-prostate-cancer

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Least satisfying household task: cleaning the bathroom. Because if you don’t, EEEWWWW. And even weekly, the gross factor is up there. What do I want for my birthday? Jewelry? Vacation in Cancun? Strawberries dipped in chocolate? While the strawberries would be awesome, the answer is no. I want a fucking housecleaning service contract. (And World Peace.)

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Dear #FedEx managers

Do you teach your drivers to DUMP the box in the middle of the driveway? They literally could have carried it 10 more steps and set it in a nice flat space. Or maybe they hate delivering Chewy boxes… 🙄🤷‍♀️

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A taste of spring! Birdsong lifts my spirits!

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I’m one of the lucky ones. I’m pretty much over COVID. It was not easy. It was not “just a bad cold or the flu.”

I’m very grateful. So many have not gotten over this virus. ❤️😷

I’m enjoying a weekend off, some knitting and some football. And oh yeah… maybe I’ll start putting away Christmas stuff.

Please keep masking up, get vaxxed and boosted, and take care of your neighbor. 😷🦠

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An AMAZING Christmas dinner created by #2 daughter… I literally warmed up the rolls and made cranberry sauce. ❤️❤️

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Honoring the wide and wondrous heritage, faith, culture and traditions of the African American community in our midst. To all those who celebrate, Happy Kwanzaa!

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Kinda my week. You?

Superb owl

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Soooo tempting.

“My wife bought our cats a sofa, then a throw pillow and finally a mini afghan.”

(Source)

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Of COURSE the cat has a stocking!! Stewart🐈‍⬛ wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Advent prayer via Zoom with friends at Gaithersburg Presbyterian. Did my heart good. ☺️🕯

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Older knees complain when you spend the afternoon going up and down the stepladder to hang lights and trim a large spice bush. But the results are worth it. 🎄❤️