Looking at the statistics for this blog, I notice immediately that the posts that get the most hits are the ones specifically journaling my research into the various aspects of my wife's treatment for breast cancer.
THE most popular post right now is, of course, "Lymph Node Excision and Mosquito Bites..." because here in the northern tier of States, it's mid-summer and mosquitoes are a part of every night life. Lymphedema is a part of every day life for many survivors and when you combine the two, the information about the overlap is pretty scarce. So people come here.
Following the bugs and nodes post at a close second and third place are the ones on Brain Cancer (which many people check out whenever they have extended periods of headaches) and the one on Easter Reflections (and the only reason that gets so many hits is because it highlights a famous "BC" Easter comic strip cartoon).
Writing this blog takes up a bit of time and while I don't grudge it, I wonder whether I'm spending my time wisely. I only have so many hours of writing time. I wonder if this is a USEFUL exercise for me or if I'm just wasting time doing it.
So, I am thinking about no longer posting weekly -- and perhaps no longer posting at all. The environment of men talking about breast cancer hasn't changed appreciably since I started the blog. Certainly no men have contacted me expressing similar experiences. There's been no groundswell of support or plans to create a more supportive environment for men who move into a caregiving role as their wives/girl friends/lovers/partners/parents/brothers/sisters go through breast cancer treatment.
In addition, my parents have moved into that time of life where they are growing weaker and less able to care for themselves with ease. I spent the past four nights at my parent's home with my dad while my mom recovers from hip replacement surgery. And she's not recovering quickly or without complications...
At any rate, I may fall back to posting every other week. Maybe only once a month. We'll see. Certainly I'll let you know.
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