Phyllis Lynn McIntyre:  

It seems like the shake ups just keep coming. At least we get a chance to catch our breath before the next surprise jumps out at us. In November, I visited the doctor for the routine stuff. A few tests later, it turns out that I have cancer. An extremely rare type of melanoma. So rare that the numbers are like 1 in 25 million melanomas are the type I have. I finished the first round of chemo in early January as well as radiation. Surgery should take place in early February. Then more chemo. So far, I still have my hair, but it is likely that the second round of chemo will take care of that. It seems that the move we made to Texas in 2006 to be closer to Rusty's parents has another side. We are within 20 miles of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and I am seeing the number one melanoma surgeon in the world which is very reassuring. My job at the PEO I work for is secure and waiting for me. The company is incredibly supportive and very generous. In the meantime, it is a good thing that we are best friends because Rusty and I are together all the time. We play lots of cards, watch movies and go for walks when I feel up to it. He is enjoying the retired life which is great right now as it allows him to be so supportive of me. Rusty and I are very happily married. Each of us has 2 boys and a girl from previous marria...Expand for more