These answers reflect current medical knowledge but are not intended to replace the advice of a Physician.
Most doctors take the opposite position and present the worst case scenario.
However, hope has been proven to be a positive factor in the healing process. For example, I will attend the American Cancer Society Annual Dinner and will meet a gentleman who is cancer free, ten years later, after being given a prognosis of having only four months to live. HOPE was constant in his healing. Second opinions are important, in addition to individuals taking responsibility to research the facts of the situation for themselves, before making a decision. We need to be a partner in the decisions affecting our health, using our own capabilities in helping to develop the process of solutions.