Alcoholics anonymous

Back to the proton centre today
A meeting with the social worker and 7 others for a group discussion/chit chat
Some of the people were new to the centre like me and others were starting their first treatment
One was on a second visit for treatment for another area diagnosed with cancer
The meetings are a once month meet actually called "Helping others hope" specifically for non-prostate patients and caregivers
I told my told story so far to the group
Another patient started of his story with the words I AM AN ALCOHOLIC
Hence the title of the blog
Effectively it was like a AA meeting as portrayed on the TV with everyone contributing their story
It was a good way of getting to know everyone in a small friendly environment

Following the group discussion we all went to the "Lunch Bunch" for all proton patients and guests
Approximately 100 or more people
A buffet lunch was laid out, salad chicken etc
One of the staff had a microphone and towards the end called on all the alumni (past patients) to say a few short words of their past experience
Then the people who had just completed their treatment got a chance on the mic followed by the newbies !
I got up and said a few short words of how I got to be at the Proton centre

Finally a lecture was given by one of the staff doctors. The lecture was on cervical cancer
The whole lunch was very interesting as well as a bit surreal !

Me outside the Proton centre (click to enlarge)

We then went back to the hotel to skype the kids.  The twins have had excellent stats results

The hotel laid on a BBQ for all guests.  Very nice.  I will miss this when we move to an apartment