Cancer: Daily extended

It's funny how much will work out well when you assume that things will be fine, and how things can go terribly wrong when you assume that. Self-fulfilling prophecies can be thwarted when you're aware of exactly how you're setting your plans in motion. This isn't to say that blind optimism is the way to go in this situation: you should definitely cover your bases while you can. While you're doing that, however, you should also expect the best. What have you got to lose?