I just wanted to say how much respect I have for the way you're facing this directly and openly and continuing to exhibit the beautiful qualities that have made you a valued member of OB&LW as well as other online communities that I'm a part of (often as a lurker).

I hope you continue to post here and at OB and elsewhere and keep us apprised of your health and any other thoughts you'd care to share.

My prayers are with you, which is to say, I hope that the brilliant men and women in the science trenches, who will certainly conquer this and other illnesses given enough time, do so in time to be of some help to you.