Xpanda,
I'm really sad to hear this news. But I always like to think Positive when something like this comes Up.
I have a friend who at age 55 went to the Doctor because she was have trouble seeing. and would wake up with Headaches.
She found out that she had 3 Tumors .....and she thought her World was coming to the End. ( which is a Normal reaction )
Test came back as being noncancerous. All went well after she had the Surgery.
This was 6 Years ago and all is fine. She gets a MRI & Ct scan every 6-8 months to make sure everything is alright.
On a Side Note : I've never met you, because I came on the seen around the last year you were a Mod here, and didn't go to that Years Bash.
But I have heard Plenty of nice things about you. And it was said that you are a Strong person.
Like others have said....You Need to Stay Positive ! ( Mind over Matter ) Yes, it Doesn't Work !
I will leave you with this Statement that I have read many times.
Positive thinking is a mental attitude that admits into the mind thoughts, words and images that are conductive to growth, expansion and success. It is a mental attitude that expects good and favorable results. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. Whatever the mind expects, it finds.
I will say a prayer for you.
and Please keeps us Up to Date.
Take care
Mike