I am about the same as you, just 10 years younger. As a air squadron member we were subjected to things a "grunt" would not. Ideveloped mesothelioma lung cancer in 2014. This is my 3rd run in since 2014. This time it found my spine. I am nesrly 2 months from operation, I have no one to share my house, this rrcovery seem to take forever. Pain pills did not jelp, I could not walk because of the way my back was sliced. Right now I am slowly gettng better, I am nearly done with this process, this time. Take things slow and easy Good luck my friend. Semper Fi