Darren, so sorry to hear the news - I know how upsetting it is.

Keep in mind that they are doing wonders with chemo and radiation these days. There is an article from Time magazine dated 4/9/07 (you can write to me at robtakendall@yahoo.com and I'll send you a scan) called "Living With Cancer" about Elizabeth Edwards, and how much progress we've made in the fight against cancer. Oncologists are excited to be oncologists, because drug companies are coming out with new cancer drugs all the time - if one drug doesn't work, they switch you to another.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, so I know where you're coming from. I was Stage I, and I'm doing fine; Stage II is better than a later stage. People are living with metastases for years instead of months; a few women in my bc group have had metastatic cancer for ten years, and they still look and feel fine. Seriously.

Please don't be too discouraged. Join a support group, that helps a lot. Let us know how you are doing - and don't hesitate to email me if you want a copy of that article. Roberta