Guys, sorry I haven't updated for a while, I've been very ill the past six weeks but things have moved along quickly over the last few days. Tests have finally identified the problem and I'm booked for emergency surgery a.s.a.p. (probably tomorrow). Without the surgery I only have two weeks to live. There is no guarantee that the surgery will succeed, and even if it does it will only fix the immediate pain problem, not the cancer itself. Even with a successful outcome tomorrow I only have a limited time left at best because the cancer is beyond chemo or radiation therapy now, it's just too aggressive. Hopefully Deanne will be able to update on my behalf after the surgery.
To all the friends I've made here over the years, thanks for being such good guys.
See ya.

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"The future's uncertain and the end is always near." - The Doors "Roadhouse Blues".