Hi, sorry to hear that as well!
I have never smoked a cigarette in my whole life and up to two days before a collapsed i was running 8km a day like 5 times a week. I do not drink alcohol either and i was actually in the best shape of my life - at least i thought!.
i am just eager for the treatment to start asap so that i have a clear path ahead of me and as u mention fight this thing without letting it dictate who i am, with or without my uniform!
i am a firm believer that we can turn the worst things in learning experiences!
From the bottom of my heart to a fellow human being let us not this get the best out of us/anyone!!!!!!!!
happy landings!!!!