Elizabeth - Unfortunately, either you deal with the cancer, or it will deal with you. Many depend upon you and they will be inconvenienced while you are in treatment. You may not be able to do all of the things you are currently doing for a while. But, treatment, bad as it might be, eventually gets better. A lot better. Cancer does not get better. It just gets worse.

Fear is anger focused in. Be afraid of the cancer, not the treatment. After this initial fear calms a little, you will see the right path opening for you. Your experience in treatment will be unlike anyone else's. Some parts might be hard, or they might not be too bad. No matter. You take them on one at a time. One moment at a time. Then you move on. Focus your fear - point it at the cancer. Let it turn into anger and determination to win. You can win - but only if you fight. We can help. Get focused. Be strong. Tom