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Oh, now I think my reply was much too directive. It sounds like you are very organized and have already made some great decisions that you feel comfortable with as far as care. If you have a great doctor that you trust, I think that is wonderful. Don' t question yourself because of anything I say. I only mention things that worked for the two cancer patients I was helping. It is certainly not the only way to do things and it may not even be the best way. I hope that everything goes well for you.

I have had other people close to me get treated at other hospitals for cancer and they are doing well and were very happy with their care, by the way. Your message was not too long. I was happy to read it. I am not sure you are a person of faith, so I hope this does not offend you, but I will be praying for you.

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First, I apologize if I seemed to be chiding you. Not at all. Rather, I was saying indirectly, "I'm quite embarrassed about seeming so incompetent here; please know that I did manage a bit in the past, though not as well as I would have liked." I'm *deeply* grateful for everything you wrote and suggested -- your kindness is a buoy to me during a profoundly difficult time, and it mortifies me to think I gave any other impression to someone who has shown me kindness. I apologize again.

And I appreciate your praying for me. I don't know where I am with regard to faith, but I most certainly appreciate a kind person keeping me in their prayers. Blessings to you, if it's OK for me to say it that way. And thank you. Warm regards.