do you know exactly where the tumor is located? After my colonoscopy I got a call from the Dr that ordered it with the results. He referred me to a GI surgeon and oncologist. What has your Dr told you? Its my experience you have to stay on these Drs to ask .. have you had a PET scan? The area I will have surgery feb 19 is also 6" - removing the tumor, surrounding tissues and lymph nodes. It will be laparoscopic so recovery should be easier than an open surgery.