Hi Tony - Thank you so much for your response. I can tell already this forum is going to be a saving grace. I am currently maintaining my upbeat attitude. I have been described as "bubbly"... and besides the 5 days of crying and being in a state of shock, I am holding my head high and carrying on. My surgery should be taking place in about 3 weeks. I was fitted for an obturator yesterday and have 2 MRIs tomorrow. My PET was clear but having nodes removed as precaution. My surgeon is suggesting 7 weeks of radiation. I have been educated by many on the wonderful world of radiation and my daughter starts school for Radiation therapy next week. In no way has anyone sugar-coated it, so I have a pretty good idea of what could lie ahead. I have my wonderful support team in place. I havve weeded out the ones that will truly be with me every step of the way and the others that make me feel depressed/helpless or they pity me. There are a few other "friends" that have fallen by the side, breaking dates, not keeping in touch since the diagnoses and I'm alright with that. I only need the positive in my life right now! Thank you for being one of them.