It is absolutely amazing going through one's daily routine and realize there are so many people that either have cancer, have a family member with cancer, or have a close friend who is dealing with cancer. I say this because we had 24 Hours of Booty out at my job today to educate and solicit volunteers for the July 29th - 30th event this year. Several of the people who stopped by, once they got passed the name, relayed stories of family, friends, or themselves dealing with cancer. We only got one volunteer to sign up today...but the event is still 3 months out and folks just don't plan that far in advance any more.
As Thursday approaches, I am getting a bit more trepidation about the day. While I know that all they will be doing is, in the words of the nurse who called and scheduled it, "cutting, burning, and scooping" until they feel confident that they have removed all of the cancerous cells. I was told to expect a scar from the procedure...duh...they are cutting on me so what else would I expect? My real concern is the place that I found on the back of my right leg last week. I am going to insist on that spot being biopsied as well....stay tuned.
On an separate note, have I mentioned that I am doing a bike ride to fight cancer.....? If not, let me tell you again so you can go out and make a donation to my ride. You will be providing a tax deductible donation to the official 24 hour cycling event of the Lance Armstrong Foundation with 50% of the funds raised staying in the local community. Please make a small donation.
I know I promised information on how to do a self exam for today's post....but....you know what...there is ample information out there and I am just too tired right now to do it justice. I have now worked out and/or rode my bike three days in a row so I am a bit tired. So, until we meet again here on my blog....good night and farewell!!!
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