Yes,Lynda, I am also into my third bout with cancer. Mine is cervical, and matastasized to my abdomen and liver. I also have a "slow growing tumor by my lymph nodes in my back", according to my SURGEON, but not my ONCOLOGIST.. I get a different story with every doctor, but try to use my own common sense in choosing who to believe. My surgeon is pretty crass, and tells me right out that I am going to die soon.I guess he tells alot of his patients that though!..I don't buy it...I feel too good, but Like I tell my friends and family, "If this is dying, it's the way to do it." I am so much more blessed than so many! My worst symptoms right now, are neuropathy in my legs and feet, and I can live with that...I was first diagnosed in Oct, 2001.I've had surgery to remove a tumor from my intestines, and am currently taking Navelbine chemo...I am trying to get my oncologist to switch me to a different chemo..I am also looking into biologic treatment, and RFA for the tumors on my liver.I will post how that procedure goes, as I am having it next week...I think there's a lot to be said about attutude too. I also believe that a BAD attitude can probably contribute to a lessened immune strategy, so I try to keep a good outlook...It's not hard for me..But most of all, I try to thank God every day for being with me, and saving me many times...Until I felt the spirit,I ignored some of the times He was nudging me....My doctor tells me the cancer , once matastasising, will keep returning. Until we hear a "definite cure", it makes sense that it would, since there is almost always a stray cell floating around in there, just looking for a place to land. I honestly believe that if I get real upset and let anything bother me, I am setting myself up for a relapse. True, I have cancer again now, but I did have a lot of stress, including losing my husband and not eating real food for 20 months..I was really put to the test then, but God helped me out there too! When He is ready for me, that'll be it..Cancer can be a blessing in only one way that I can think of...It teaches you EVERYTHING that is importmant.and also what is so unimportant. I could have died many times in the past several years. I am now 58, and at my normal weight of 117...after getting down to 79. I feel real good..I hope to see a reply for you that tells of several ladies that lived for another 50 years after getting cervical cancer(late stages)...Best of love to you...God's love. Donna