As for the "scare" I know you were joking, as much as I was with the pillow (I think you know that)! :)
"I think that should I ever develop cancer which requires chemo or radiation, I would hope that I would not have to worry about Candida as well. My stress level would not allow me to live through multiple diseases. I would need a psychiatrist."
Let's hope that wouldn't happen to you in either case! I will say, those of us who have dealt with a high parasite infection, "stress" is an understatement. You'd adapt.