I told you things were moving fast. In the hours after my post earlier today, these new reports came out:

The VA dismisses more than 1,000 employees who were probationary employees.

Senator Patty Murphy reported additional firings of research staff:

And LGBTQ Pride flags are now banned at VA facilities.

Okay. I promise not to turn this blog into a politics blog, but I hope you can understand how these issues are of considerable concern to me, as they could potentially impact my future care and treatment. (I appreciate your indulgence as I rant.)

Barring any other major development or me losing my access to my care, I won’t mention this topic again. I’ll return to talking about prostate cancer and my treatments going forward beginning next week with a post-appointment update.

I do ask my U.S. readers to consider contacting your elected members of Congress if you believe that VA healthcare should be protected. Every voice counts.