Robert - Thank you so much for your reply and your very kind offer allowing me to contact you again. I appreciate it. I see you've been fighting several battles and I hope you are on the winning end. There's never a day without wondering or worrying. My primary care physician told me to do whatever the radiation oncologist suggests without even asking what was suggested. I don't understand the medical field, but I know we need to be our own advocate right from the beginning and nobody will do it for is. I don't think I need a second opinion on the surgery, but a better explanation of the recommended treatment might help. Take care and keep in touch. - Darlene