Welcome to OCF, Kathy! Im so sorry you have a need for our group.

Im sure it must have been quite a shock being diagnosed with cancer again. All it takes is for one microscopic cell to get missed for the cancer to start up again. How much have you found out about this new cancer? Is this considered a recurrence or is it a new cancer? You probably will get much more info at your doctors appointment on Monday. If possible take someone along with you if for nothing else but to listen to everything the doctor says. All too often during these appointments the patients ears somehow stop working. With a second set of ears along, they can help you to recall everything the doctor said. You can also ask the doctor if you can record the appointment so you can play it back later when trying to remember everything they told you. I would ask how many lymph nodes they plan on taking out and if this surgery will have permanent side effects like shoulder pain and limited range of motion. Have you considered a second opinion? If not, it probably would be a good plan to at least hear what another physician has to say.

Best wishes!!!