Orchid, sorry to hear about your father. I think prostate cancer is common in older men, and doesn’t even affect their life span. I read that somewhere. So I hope this will be the case for your father as well. I’m sure some of the nurses here can tell you more.
Sounds like your partner’s business is going well. Doesn’t he need a secretary or event manager? Have you considered working with him?
Oh yes, it is often hard to juggle personal wishes with professional ones.
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