Goodmorning David,
Just a note of encouragement. In Sept 05 at 48 years I was DX with tonsiler cancer that had spread to 1 lymph node. I fought all of the battles 39 tx imrt radiation, 3 rounds of chemo, modified neck dissection and finally 39 HBO treatments. There was never a doubt that I was going to beat this , the glass was always half full for me and I met this enemy head on and told him daily that he was not going to win. Today I am 50 ,a proud grandpa and never felt better . I am glad that you found us to be a soldier and I know that you will not leave your fellow soldiers behind, so if you do not mind taking orders from an ex sailor: you will reach behind you and pull those up this hill who are coming behind yyou, you will become part of this network that works it's magic by supporting our fellow troopers. Your knowledge will increase as will the level of help that you can offer others. My friend you are now a welcome part of our team , start fighting bro we need the likes of you.
Lenny