Today confirmed what I was beginning to believe.  Part of getting older, the part that really sucks is watching Family, Friends, and Co-workers become ill and pass away.  Today I learned that someone in one of the categories listed previously has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.   They have been given a grim outlook due to its advanced stage.  I find it hard to be the “it’s all going to be okay, you’re going to make it guy”, especially when I know all too well that it’s not reality.  I offered my ear, assured them they would not be alone, and offered unlimited support in any form I could provide.

I don’t think I am negative … but I reviewed the relative survival rates over the past 21 years.  They have 8.9% chance of seeing ten more years or a 39.6% chance on not surviving the first year.  The chart below columns are; age, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 10 for Survival Rates.