I thought the worst thing in the reporting of this was an 'expert' saying that 'most sufferers survive for ten to fifteen years'. Well, thanks!! If that doesn't depress you, what will.
At least he should be able to get all the support he needs without having to worry about NICE rulings on treatment.
Thinking about it, there's a storyline he has missed, the Discworld NHS.
Hang in there, Terry!

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