The experience of having survived cancer is life changing for everyone. And you are right, there is a huge impact, and not just mental.
My Wife has watched her Father die of cancer whilst watching me recover. At the same time. He died two weeks after my all clear. She carried on working...
Although I do have some Diamonds, very good by the way, I also have some rather nice Prodigy 5's for when I want to crank it up. A mute point though as a lot of the time I either pump vinyl out around the house via my Sonos speakers or use my headphones. But when they are on...boy are they on!
Had melanoma. Just a small mole that went rogue. Had a few operations on nodes etc plus a few disgusting pills/ drinks. Kaboom...begone. Six months later they found it on my lungs, liver and in my chest area. Pesky stuff. So had a year of double Immunotherapy and two years of a maintenance dose...
I'm waiting for my first "Well done, no more cancer for you, but you can have a check every three months" scan.
I know my immune system is compromised and the cough I have is the same one the missus had last week but my brain on occasion...
Last choice is a song that I learnt to play on the piano. My Mum taught me note by note. Patience of a Saint seeing as I have gorilla hands.
Ultravox - Lament
Like Beehive I also saw them at the Bowl. They (He) were bloody excellent. Very similar to the last time I saw them at the Tate.
Get some tickets OP if you can.