Attitude is key. More people are beating cancer than before. I’ve lost a few loved ones to it myself and in the end they had all given up and went quickly once the depression set in.
I have a friend with stage 4 colon cancer who is fighting hard. He has made his peace and is ready to go, but he has a very positive attitude and seems to be improving, thought not by much.
I hope this turns out well for Joe. I know it’s hard to face this every day, but even if he doesn’t show it he needs you to be strong too. At any rate, it seems like you have a good handle on it.
Agreed, attitude is really important.