Eric
Wow, you have been through quite the cancer ringer. Your stay positive attitude shines in the few posts I just read. So, keep it up! As for encouragement, I can tell you that I had to judge my improvement in weeks and months since radiation (I was stage 4 but did not get chemo as only had cancer in one node and the it was only found inside the node). I kept a journal, few pics, and a few videos to family so I could see the improvement. I tracked everything from calories consumed, to exercise, to sleep, to spiritual time/yoga, etc.
My favorite book about how to live to try to avoid cancer is called Anticancer. Tons of information. Took me a long time to read it as it is so data rich.
Stay safe and keep the faith,
Nels