First of all, best of luck on your upcoming gig!

I've never been in quite the same situation, so may not be of much help here. Had 11 months of cancer treatment but didn't seem to be in imminent danger of dying. Did have a near-death experience in my 30's. I've always worked. Can't imagine not working. But I'm not in the public eye like you are.
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