Welcome, Rod.

I had the same kind of cancer as you, but had no risk factors. You're so fortunate that you've caught it in the early stages. The only thing that concerns me is that you are not seeing your doctor for another couple of weeks. Are you meeting with any other team members in the meantime, such as a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, nutritionist, or nurse? Are you scheduled for any pre-operative scans? This is a quick-moving cancer and every week counts. I hope that there is some kind of plan to get the wheels in motion before you see your surgeon in two weeks.

Best wishes for the best possible prognosis and outcome! You've met up with a great group of people here!

With care,
Kerri