Having been through this shit recently with someone I'd known since high school... he didn't completely lose his ability to speak or his ability to recognize friends, but there wasn't a lot left of him otherwise when he finally passed. He managed to last over two years before it got him, but the last 7-8 months were really rough, he was to the point of being a falling risk at Christmas, was finally in the hospital for good around March/April, and finally passed at the end of July.
My heart's with you.
Also, fuck cancer.
My heart's with you.
Also, fuck cancer.
"You know how parents tell you everything's going to fine, but you know they're lying to make you feel better? Everything's going to be fine." - The Doctor