So nice of you to offer your skills!
Three different oncologists (yes, I got 3 opinions) never gave me a survival opinion beyond a serious tone and puppy dog eyes. So it was what they didn’t say that made me realize how serious my situation was. Also chilling was the phone call from my gynecologist who saw the pathology report and told me how sorry she was, then suggested that I speak with my priest or rabbi. (!!!)
My oncologist would not give me his survival prediction and when I asked what the plan is for recurrence he said that we will follow the science at the time. I have tried to keep up with the results of clinical trials but it does get too scientific for me. On the plus side, there are indeed new treatments since my diagnosis & treatments three years ago. But sadly, nothing has been proven to work with my lack of significant markers. So I can only hope that I’m on the winning side of bad statistics (yes, I googled) or that a miracle drug is available when the enemy returns.