Touching 50 can be an emotional mid point for many people, with or without cancer and treatment to contend with. Any life threatening disease can trigger, at very least, a ‘what’s it all about’ state. The damage done is often very evident, which can make holding on to positive potential all the harder. Reviewing the meaning of life after a year of cancer treatment is more hard yards, but ultimately worth doing. A good counsellor, who understands that it’s not all about the cancer but about expectations too, can be a very helpful asset in all this. Best wishes.