[G. Ann]

Hi Nitewind,
Jerome Groopman, MD, wrote a book a few years ago, "Anatomy of Hope." If I remember correctly (with chemobrain, who knows?), the main point is doctors should keep "hope" alive for their patients. Perhaps you could get a copy from the library and then recommend your Onc to read it!

As mentioned in earlier responses, life does not come with guarantees, but please don't "take knock the wind out of" you (us). I totally agree that oncologists must face difficult days and they are only human. I hope your next appointment and scan help you to remain positive and maintain a fighting spirit.