Hi Neil.. I hope you don't mind me writing...just want to say thanks for sharing about your health worries. About the pain and swelling in you chest, like the doctor said, there might be nothing to worry about much.. The thing is, rarely does ca presence with such severe pain and swelling symptoms. Hopefully it could be something benign.. Maybe inner muscles problem, which can be treated. Hope the heart problem is not serious too.

I'll remember you in my prayers. Wish you all the best. Remember you're not alone. God Bless.
Rea..
(One of your WA family members.)

Stand strong Neil. You certainly have family here who are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers, you don't have to be religious to be spiritual. I know it is hard to focus and concentrate right now, but that may just be exactly what you need to do to try and keep your mind from worrying so much, worry and stress release cortisol in your body which is not good for your heart, so when worry comes a calling, redirect your thoughts to other things and away from the worry, I know it's hard to do, but we all have the power to change our state of being instantaneously by changing our thought processes at that very moment, even if you consciously know things are the same, your brain doesn't and you can inhibit the release of damaging chemicals from your brain and instead have it release healing ones. Think of it as taking your vitamins or medicine for that matter, only it's natures supplements that are healing you. Again stand strong, busy your self with things that you enjoy, favorite foods, favorite music, t.v. shows, any activity that you immensely enjoy, that gives you a sense of well being and peace as you are doing it. For me when I am down, I listen to Dean Martin music, I don't know why but when I hear Deano sing, my heart, my soul my whole being smiles and I feel good and I know while I am in that state of being I am being good to my body and mind and healing is taking place, rather than damaging worry and fret.
You CAN overcome this.

You may not be religious, but I believe in God and I'm not ashamed to admit that. I will pray for you and ask my family and church to do the same.

Also you can PM me if you need to talk to someone, I am currently fighting cancer myself and I can't imagine going through that alone, I'm here if you need anything.

Hang in their mate, sometimes these things aren't as bad as we think they are. Hoping all goes well.

Neil, I am so sorry to hear your news. I will pray for your recovery also. We have been through breast cancer with my wife and it's a tough time. I know it sounds odd but finding some support group to talk to preferably face to face in your area, will be very beneficial for you. If not keep the messages going here and we will help as we can. Good luck man,
Regards
Hudson