Dancing with My Cancer Demon

This is not your typical death and dying search for the meaning of life cancer story. More like a dance lesson. I'm a family doc who flipped to Stage-4 cancer overnight. Making my way with this terrible problem I've managed to survive a year learning a lot in the process. This is my journal with commentary from friends written as events unfolded. I offer it for others to find insights and make their dance a little easier. Subjects explored: CANCER: the emotional roller coaster managing well-wishers keeping everyone up to date sorting treatment options and clinical trials. HEALTH CARE: find good doctors manage your medical record rebut insurance denials and find an advocate to assist. DOCTORING: my rural practice stories explore what it takes to become a wise physician by learning from patients. SURVIVING: Resilience faith personal choice palliative care and advanced directives. LIVING: Reconnecting and having some fun. Making the best of the time we have left.