Thanks for all the replies. It sounds like I am experiencing exactly the same thing Barb did. Hopefully my ear pain will go away as hers did! Jerry, thanks for telling me how long you were in the hospital. That was good information, as I really haven't had any idea what to expect.

Barb and Jerry, thank you for the offers to talk! I think I will wait until I know more...after meeting with my oncologist, and then send you a note. Will be helpful if I know what type of surgery I'm facing and am more informed!

Thanks again! I'll move over to the Treatment board and start reading everything I can there. :-)

Jennifer