I'm really not trying to piss anyone off with this, so if I do, I apologize in advance. My point is this: those of us with PC, have gone through an experience that most people only see in their nightmares: we were sitting in front of a doctor, and he told us: "you have cancer".

Fortunately, in most cases, the doctor went on to explain that we had relatively good odds of living cancer free after treatment. I came to the conclusion that we are a bunch of lucky bastards.

Let me explain. I always knew that I needed to change some things in my life, but kept postponing them. My PC diagnosis was the kick in the butt that I needed to start taking action. I don't live a perfect life (next week probably), but I'm living a much happier life now. I'm doing exercise, got back in touch with friends and family, take a few minutes to meditate daily, and take it to heart to express gratitude and love every chance i get. I feel like I've been given a second chance, and I want to make the most of it, by striving to live a life with purpose and meaning. I'm well aware of the suffering, pain, and uncertainty that surrounds every person, and every family, thats gets slammed in the face with a cancer diagnosis. From the financial aspects, to the spiritual ones, nothing is easy. Not for us, carrying the "silent passenger", not for our loved ones. But I still think that we are a bunch of lucky bastards. I wish the very best to each and every one of you, and your families, and whatever time we've got left, let's try to make it count.

PS: My dad died of cancer (liver, took him in less than 45 days), and at the end, he told me he was happy that he got to say goodbye to so many friends, and spend the last days in peace with his family. He was a bit sad that he would not live to see any of his grandchildren, but he managed to finally read the Sylmarillion, and rewatch his favorite movies (The Naked Gun especially). For him, knowing that he was going to die was not cause for despair, but the chance to make the most of his remaining time. I always prayed to have that same luck, and, it seems, prayers sometimes do get answered.