Six Months To Live It was a busy afternoon on the GI Unit at the Peter Lougheed Hospital but I managed a short conversation with one of my patients. I asked him how he was getting home as he had had some sedation and was unable to drive home. He told me that his buddy (72 years of age) was coming to get him. He then went on to tell me that 3 years ago his buddy was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given six months to live. This gentleman went out and bought a lottery ticket that day and won $80,000.He sold his house and most of his possessions and went on one big holiday. He spent six months living a stress free fun filled life. Six months later he returned for his check up and his cancer was gone. Three years later he's broke but still alive! Spontaneous remissions baffle scientists and remain a mystery to this day.