Hi John. I'm not going to mention statistics or attitude as the research on both of these things is discouraging. I can't really speak to the surgery as I didn't have it. What I will do is ask if you have gotten a second opinion yet? If not, then let me encourage you to take all of your diagnostic documentation to the nearest multi-disciplinary cancer center and get a second opinion. You owe yourself the absolute best care available and this is something you want the best chance of getting right the first time.

-Brett