Author: joepie
Date: 2015-09-26 19:33
Hi OboePrince,
Thanks for your support, it was really quite an ordeal. I'm by no means an expert, having had only my personal encounter. But this is what I can share.
The concept of having cancer is hard to grasp and depends from one cancer to another. You cannot understand what it is until you have it; much like you cannot know what it really is to be a parent, until you actually do. Your brother or sister may have children, and you may be very, very fond of your nephew or niece. Holding your own child will be a superlative to this, you cannot begin to comprehend beforehand.
And that is a good thing. I hope you never come across it, and never have to deal with cancer. Anyways, having been literally brought to the cusp of live and death, and being allowed to return is a permanent life changer. I don't hate having had cancer, in many ways it improved my perception of life, and my priorities changes for the good. I just count myself very lucky.
Personally I think surviving is a matter of chance more than anything. Even the physical superman/woman can be reduced to a physical wreck, I know I was. Only the mental fight counts, but in the end you have no say or influence whatsoever.
As for music, I wanted to pick up my oboe before I wanted to do anything else, long before even contemplating returning to my day job. I was much too soon, as the results of the therapy didn't allow playing for quite a while longer. I guess I have my priorities right :-).
Back on topic: I will keep your recommendations under consideration. But first I will send my Marigaux 910 to Paris, I am in contact with Marigaux, and am preparing to send it off soon. Next is trying professional oboes of other brands like Loree and Howarth, maybe Rigoutat if I can find one. On top of the list is still the Altuglas :-).
Joepie
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