Pawever, it's great to see someone closer offer to lend a hand. I offered also and am about 50 miles south.
Steve, your outlook can mean a world of difference, you have to believe you are going to beat this, for yourself and Riley. I'm a nurse and have looked at the statistics for the 5 yr survivor rates. The chemo maybe getting you down, at present, but even these rates, which are not bad, are at least 5yrs old.
My niece, in her 30s, was diagnosed with abdominal cancer, she has the best attitude in the world-is a single mother to a 9 yr old. She lost her hair during chemo, had some really, really bad days and some bad blood work which delayed some of her chemo treatments and she brought a bright blue wig to wear. She finished chemo and is now testing negative.
So, Steve, you've gotta have high hopes. We wish you the best and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
__________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS
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