Sandy, I should figure out how to quote folks here in the little box the old timers use, but the term "life sentence" doesn't apply the survivors here. The truth is that doctors, nurses, Np's, Ro's, Mo's Rn's, and my parents (God love them)have caused me way more stress than HAVING CANCER. This is cureable. Find a team you like and trust, but make no mistake... you might still second guess their judgement from time to time. After all they will be the lesser of two evils in order to save his life. ie...side effects and the like. I sense you have done much homework. Keep it up. And stay with the folks here. Together we can get through this. He'll be fine and you can get on with your life. Much love. Will Zinn