I am so very sorry about your illness. I know nothing about it -- all I can do is to tell you that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cesar Milan -- congratulations! I am a fan, too. I don't agree with everything he says or does, HOWEVER, I don't agree with everything ANY trainer says or does.... just glean what works and discard the rest.
I hope you have a fantastic one on one visit with him -- I think he is a real cutie pie as well