Bad things happen to the best people...

I just found out this afternoon that my friend John, who has been battling cancer for over a year, was told to put his affairs in order and contact hospice.

I need a shoulder to cry on.

So sorry to hear about both of your news....

So sorry ladies, both of you.    There aren't many things that I out-and-out hate, but cancer is one of them.

lots of {{hugs}} sent your way.  I am terribly sorry to hear about your friends...

It was.

Phoenixazul - I don't look for meaning in his struggle. That's just the nature of life. I accept that. I've got to get better at just crying instead of holding my breath and going numb.

Lara, hope your spirits are a bit better this morning, too.

Wow, Mark. That's what my friend John has. Colon cancer. Spread to his liver, not sure where else. His liver couldn't tolerate the chemo, either. He's been in treatment for over a year. He's my age (mid 40s).

Hope your friend fares better.

John's doctor told him that most people have 2yrs. He's into his 2nd year. Chemo isn't working, experimental protocol was too hard on his liver. He's still on chemo because he doesn't want to give up. Mostly getting treated for his liver complications.

Another guy we know who survived leukemia is writing a book called Tumor Humor. I believe he wrote a chapter about a guy who was told to put his affairs in order, too, but he survived. He sent it to John to read.