...this probably doesn’t show up much in the clinical trials and statistical research data
In my last blog entry‑‑September 26‑‑I mentioned the group of people we met in a clinical trial last year. Last week we hosted the group at our newly renovated farm house. It rained, of course, because this is Oregon.
The meeting was a little sad because we missed John (see last blog entry) but once the group assembled (out of the rain on our new covered patio) the mood was definitely upbeat. A little wine, some barbecued chicken and a lot of conversation. Some of it was small talk, more than a little was prostate cancer related (stages, meds, hot flashes, the latest PSA, etc.), some future plans, and lots and lots of heartfelt laughter. Imagine that; sick old people laughing and carrying on like a bunch of kids!
This group of 20—now 19—has a unique ability to lift my spirits. Whatever I might call it, the real purpose of the group is people support. And it works for me.
Our backgrounds are diverse and prostate cancer is the only obvious thing we have in common (except for old age). But we also share an irreverent sense of humor, an honest concern for each other, and a determination to continue fulfilling those entries on our bucket lists. So far‑‑so good.
I’m looking forward to our next get together in December and in March and in July and... I'm sure everybody else is, too.
axman
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