I don't have any information for you, because my problems were so different. But this board is a good place for information and hopefully someone can help. As far as a time limit, I always think about Lance Armstrong, he had testicular cancer with mets to the liver and brain and he is still a live and cancer free 10 years later. Keep your hopes and spirits up. Only God knows when it is time for us to leave this earth.
Gerri - North Carolina USA