Chiming in a little late Sam ...
But, like everyone else, you're in my thoughts and prayers. And you're correct - you can beat this. My Dad shouldn't be alive today - by statistics, and treatment protocols, etc. But God used a great oncologist, the support and prayers of good friends and family, and one heckuva will to fight in the old man to keep him alive 10 years later.
God bless your doctors, family and body ... let's get ya' home. And when you do - rent a yellow Vette for the ride back to the house