Nathan Alexander
@nathgalexander.bsky.social
Historian (race, atheism), Univ. of Ottawa 🇨🇦. Self-publishing a fantasy novel, Ashes of the Revolution 🐉. Author, Race in a Godless World. Project manager, @nonreligioncf.bsky.social. Co-host, Beyond Atheism Podcast.
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I wonder this too. It was quite strange...
November 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I wonder this too. It was quite strange...
That's true. There is definitely a contingent of people who will never get tired of hearing the same stuff over and over
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
That's true. There is definitely a contingent of people who will never get tired of hearing the same stuff over and over
I just don't think most Canadians care enough about this culture war stuff for it to be a viable strategy for Conservatives, or at least I hope so anyway
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I just don't think most Canadians care enough about this culture war stuff for it to be a viable strategy for Conservatives, or at least I hope so anyway
Look, he probably would never win a contest or anything, but his balls are nothing to sneeze at, size-wise
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Look, he probably would never win a contest or anything, but his balls are nothing to sneeze at, size-wise
Thank you!! 🙏
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Thank you!! 🙏
Thanks to everyone who has supported me and offered kind words. I appreciate it!!
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Thanks to everyone who has supported me and offered kind words. I appreciate it!!
Obviously, in a sense it is bad, but I feel more like it’s just something that’s happening to me at the moment. Rather than being good or bad, it just is. I don’t want people to pity me or view my situation as tragic, because I don’t pity myself and my life definitely doesn’t seem like a tragedy!
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Obviously, in a sense it is bad, but I feel more like it’s just something that’s happening to me at the moment. Rather than being good or bad, it just is. I don’t want people to pity me or view my situation as tragic, because I don’t pity myself and my life definitely doesn’t seem like a tragedy!
It’s hard to articulate, but when I tell people about my situation, I worry that they will feel bad, and I want to say, “No, no, you don’t understand! It’s not a bad thing!” And I’m not just trying to console them – I mean it!
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It’s hard to articulate, but when I tell people about my situation, I worry that they will feel bad, and I want to say, “No, no, you don’t understand! It’s not a bad thing!” And I’m not just trying to console them – I mean it!
The average survival rate for someone in my situation, the doctor says, is about 3 years. So it’s really about trying to keep the cancer under control and ensuring a good quality of life (which I have!). And the longer I stick around, the more I could benefit from new cancer treatment breakthroughs.
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The average survival rate for someone in my situation, the doctor says, is about 3 years. So it’s really about trying to keep the cancer under control and ensuring a good quality of life (which I have!). And the longer I stick around, the more I could benefit from new cancer treatment breakthroughs.
The spread of the cancer to other parts of my body (lungs, liver, lymph nodes) means that it’s unlikely for the disease to ever be cured.
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The spread of the cancer to other parts of my body (lungs, liver, lymph nodes) means that it’s unlikely for the disease to ever be cured.
Some positive news is that a recent CT scan plus blood tests show that the cancer is shrinking everywhere. This is good news obviously, although it does not necessarily mean it will keep shrinking to nothing (although that could theoretically happen!).
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some positive news is that a recent CT scan plus blood tests show that the cancer is shrinking everywhere. This is good news obviously, although it does not necessarily mean it will keep shrinking to nothing (although that could theoretically happen!).
I was quite nervous at first, but it didn’t hurt. It’s just a small needle and I inject it into my abdomen. It’s strange but I’ve done so many strange things these past few months, and imagine I will get used to it with time!
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I was quite nervous at first, but it didn’t hurt. It’s just a small needle and I inject it into my abdomen. It’s strange but I’ve done so many strange things these past few months, and imagine I will get used to it with time!
So now after each chemotherapy session, I need to give myself these injections for three days, which apparently help to stimulate the white blood cells to grow more quickly. It seems to work so far, but it has been very weird to give myself injections!
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
So now after each chemotherapy session, I need to give myself these injections for three days, which apparently help to stimulate the white blood cells to grow more quickly. It seems to work so far, but it has been very weird to give myself injections!
One other issue is that the chemotherapy makes my white blood cell count drop, which makes me more susceptible to infections. There were two times when the chemotherapy had to be postponed because my white blood cell levels were too low.
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
One other issue is that the chemotherapy makes my white blood cell count drop, which makes me more susceptible to infections. There were two times when the chemotherapy had to be postponed because my white blood cell levels were too low.
and I have a persistent rash on my arms and back. But none of these are too bad. And I won’t (fingers crossed) lose my hair. The doctor said my hair would just thin, and while I have noticed that more hair falls out than usual, so far it is not really visible.
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
and I have a persistent rash on my arms and back. But none of these are too bad. And I won’t (fingers crossed) lose my hair. The doctor said my hair would just thin, and while I have noticed that more hair falls out than usual, so far it is not really visible.
Otherwise, there are some other side effects which are more annoying than serious: my stomach feels a bit wonky for a few days after each treatment; likewise, I have cold sensitivity for a few days afterward, where it feels quite weird and uncomfortable to eat, drink, or touch things that are cold
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Otherwise, there are some other side effects which are more annoying than serious: my stomach feels a bit wonky for a few days after each treatment; likewise, I have cold sensitivity for a few days afterward, where it feels quite weird and uncomfortable to eat, drink, or touch things that are cold
The issue hasn’t been too bad recently, but there have been some times when it has been extremely painful to eat and drink. At one point when it was particularly bad, my tongue even turned grey for a few days!!
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The issue hasn’t been too bad recently, but there have been some times when it has been extremely painful to eat and drink. At one point when it was particularly bad, my tongue even turned grey for a few days!!
The worst side effect is that my mouth, and particularly my tongue, become quite sore. The chemotherapy drugs target fast-dividing cells, and so one place these are found is in the mouth.
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The worst side effect is that my mouth, and particularly my tongue, become quite sore. The chemotherapy drugs target fast-dividing cells, and so one place these are found is in the mouth.
Aside from the first few days after each round of chemotherapy where I’m not feeling that well, I feel great most of the time. Obviously, there have been some days that have really sucked, but these are fortunately not close to being the majority.
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Aside from the first few days after each round of chemotherapy where I’m not feeling that well, I feel great most of the time. Obviously, there have been some days that have really sucked, but these are fortunately not close to being the majority.