Welcome
Thanks for stopping by. I’m Scott – a dad, a fighter, a man of faith, and a survivor walking out the backroads of prostate cancer recovery. This site is my story, my testimony, and my way of helping other men know they’re not alone.
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Health & Prostate Cancer
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Every hard road you’ve walked is quietly shaping the strength you’ll need for what’s next.
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Going back to work after prostate surgery isn’t just about clocking in. It’s about listening to your body and giving
Some lessons arrive slowly. They slip in quietly, like the first light of morning or the soft thump when Peanut
Hearing a doctor say you have prostate cancer can knock the wind out of you. Then they start talking about
Introduction: Finding Strength Through Faith After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Hearing the words ‘prostate cancer’ can shake a man to
Peanut and Sissy
Hi my name is Peanut
and I am Sissy
Who am I
My name is Scott, and I’m a Texas-born IT guy with 30+ years of keeping systems running, solving problems, and helping people find their way through technical messes. These days, I’m also a man walking his own road of recovery — learning, healing, and rebuilding life with faith, gratitude, and a whole lot of country simplicity.
Backroads to Recovery is my home base. It’s where I share the real stuff: my journey through prostate cancer, the lessons that came out of it, the quiet moments with Peanut and Sissy, and the encouragement I wish more men heard before life forces them to slow down.
I’m not here to preach or pretend I’ve got it all figured out. I’m here to be honest. To offer hope. To remind folks — especially men — that taking care of yourself isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom. And that even the roughest roads can lead somewhere good.
If you’re walking your own backroad right now, I’m glad you’re here. You don’t have to walk it alone.
Every sunrise brings a fresh chance to stand up, breathe deep, and keep walking your road with hope.
My Prostate Cancer Journey — What I Wish Every Man Knew
One thing I wish I had known before my prostatectomy is just how tough the loss of bladder control can be. Nobody really prepares you for that part. I learned afterward that for many men, it can take around three months before they start regaining control and cutting back on the Depends. But there are also plenty of cases where improvement doesn’t show up until 12 to 18 months later. Knowing that ahead of time would have helped me brace for the road ahead..