Amy,
Your experiences and Wayne's mirror many insights and emotions that those of here have shared. I have heard from several people, as strange as it may seem that "cancer is the best thing that ever happened to me." Certainly it is not the best thing that happens to all cancer victims as we can attest to here from the losses and suffering of dear friends.
But, having said that, I , like Wayne and you Amy, had my life and perspective changed in positive ways from cancer. I found out how many people loved and cared about me. I found out what was important in my own life, and although I am far from a "smell every flower" Pollyanna, I certainly do appreciate whatever time I have left on this earth and I am thankful that I am still here and living such a good life, and able to share it with my wife, children, 88 year old mother, siblings and friends.

I wish the best to all of you.

Danny G.