David - what a great quote! My issue is that a suspicious node is in a place that a bronchoscopy or biopsy at the hospital can't reach. But I am feeling better - even looking into the future. I value these good, strong, times so much. Best to you, Kathryn

I have Stage IV, Metastatic Breast Cancer. This not "curable" per my doctor and everything I have read. My father died at 53 from heart attack number 4. I always thought that would be my fate. Now I at least know the enemy and can work with my oncologist to figure out how to extend my life and make it as comfortable and productive as possible. The biggest positive of this journey is my husband and his support. He is really the only close family I have but he is my best friend and the love of my life. I hope and pray for all of you and I hope all of you have a support system. So important. Love to all.

Having that caliber of love and support is essential for high quality of life...which for me is preferable to quantity. I am very happy that you have it, W - give your wonderful hubby a hug for us!

Thanks. As we say in Texas: "early and often". He's a sweetheart. Don't know how I lucked into that deal but I guess practice makes perfect. He is so much like my father who he didn't even know.