Thank you Cheryld for your reply. I did ask about node sampling and was told that due to the location of the tumor it would not be necessary.

Guess it's a good thing I meet with my oncologist next week for a follow up on my chest/abdominal CT..... I have a super relationship with him and trust him completely. I know that he will follow up with what ever he feels will be necessary. I now have some idea of what I should be concerned about.

Thank you again for your help and insight. I will continue looking through posts and try to educate myself a bit more so I can go in with at least some knowledge.

Have a wonderful day.