I would not wish to live if I could not be myself. Would take the 3 - 7 years.....the odds would not be good enough for me to come out at an acceptable level. To me that would not be `alive`. Seek second and third and fourth opinions for treatment. Dont give up....and once you make this decision you must resign yourself to that path. Regrets would drive you crazy. Resolve to live the remaining years to their fullest. And be open to new medical procedures.
Dimeolas