@Greenie, that isn't the news someone is hoping to hear. I second (third) what Simon said. I've heard dozens of stories of people who got bad news from their doctor and then after some looking around and going to other doctors (alternative or regular ones) they completely recovered.
Today I went to the beach with the gf and kid right across the border with The Netherlands. The little one who started walking a few weeks ago had the time of his life running around and fallin face first in the sand. The stranded jellyfish made it even more adventurous.
Anyway, have a good day all!