Hi All, Just to add my 2 cents to this discussion. I too have found a world of caring people right on this board. I am thankful I don't have to go through this problem alone and have people I know understand and care and that I can write whenever I need to for encouragement. That is important to all of us. I too have to take many medications. But I have also learned that it could always be worse. I never thought I would ever be on all the meds that I am. I'm a person that hates taking pills but it is a small inconvenience for something that will help me. When I had my cyberknife radiation, I would see people of all ages coming in with no hair left from conventional radiation and medications for cancer that were as sick as dogs. Yet they would smile and be happy to be alive. We don't have cancerous tumors for the most part so it is not as bad as it could be. I am thankful that if I had to have a tumor, it is this type. When you look at others and how they deal with life threatening illnesses, it makes me feel terrible about the times I do feel sorry for myself. My relationship with God has made me appreciate these things and the small things in life that really matter. At least if I take care of myself, and keep my doctor appointments and do all I can do for my condition, I will be here to enjoy my children, husband and grandchildren. Can't get much better than that. Regards, Diane | 