Thank you. I want to make sure you see the comment above - I think it was your comment that nudged me into writing it :) Happy to answer any other questions, here or over email (in my user profile).

> other folks dealing with a tough diagnosis

The toughest part has been the spiritual journey. Loneliness unlike anything I've experienced. I felt forgotten without the opportunity to be known in the first place. I was happy - and emotional - to learn I wasn't alone. It took me 2 years, but I've found my people.