A Haiku with A Message For Us
Paradox of the Sun The sun can never know dark it brings its own light wherever it shines - A.O. Howell Listen to the message, it is relevant to us all and how chose to reflect our life, Posted by Joel T Nowak, MA, MSW
Scott Starts Chemotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer, Post II
Scott Goodwin has received his first chemotherapy infusion for his advanced prostate cancer. He has very kindly agreed to share his on going experience and thoughts about receiving chemo. His first comments were shared on November 11, 2008 in the post titled: Scott Goodwin, a 47 Year Old Advanced Prostate Cancer Survivor, Shares His Journey [...]
Remembering Keith
Keith showed up at one of our weekly support groups and was greeted warmly by a number of the longer-term regulars. Once the group started, the leader Darryl turned to him and asked how he was doing and what brought him back to the group. It seemed that Keith was again in trouble with his [...]
Scott Goodwin, a 47 Year Old Advanced Prostate Cancer Survivor, Shares His Journey As He Gets Ready to Start Chemotherapy
Scott Goodman, a fellow prostate cancer survivor, has agreed to occasionally post on the blog. Scott, at the age of 45 years, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In two short years, he has been diagnosed, undergone surgery, taken Ketoconazole with Prednisone and now finds himself starting chemotherapy. Scott bravely has agreed to chronicle his journey [...]
The Social Security Administration Expedites Some Claims for Disability Benefits, But Not Advanced Prostate Cancer
Social Security Announces Nationwide Launch of Compassionate Allowances Process Will Fast Track Applications For People with Cancers and Rare Diseases Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced the national rollout of the agency’s Compassionate Allowances initiative, a way to expedite the processing of disability claims for applicants whose medical conditions are so severe [...]