Everyone dies eventually; lots of people who have had cancer do go back to having normal lives, and the incredible fear that comes along with cancer is way out of proportion.

True. I think I reacted the way I did when my mum got sick primarily because my opa had ignored his prostate cancer symptoms for so long that it was ultimately terminal. Although my mum was quite a serious case, touch wood, she's cancer-free now. Treatments have come on leaps and bounds. Silly you for not attending to the anemia thing earlier - there's normal post-treatment tiredness, when your capabilities are worn way down, and there's being seriously depleted. Glad you're feeling much better now though. Can't wait to see you both!

Also: bugger, you're coming Europe-wards the end of the year? What are your dates - if we're not in Canadia by then maybe we can hook up for a few nights in Amsterdam (which is a wonderful city btw)?