This is very bittersweet news. But mostly good to know that you have a plan and that someone is wanting to work with you and won't brush you aside. I'm so glad to hear you sound more optimistic and hopeful. And it's fantastic that your doc is up front with you about what is going on and how you are going to have to attack it. I hope everything goes well.
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If you're not dead, you've still got time.