Thank you.

We have opinions from two cancer centers and both agree that this surgery is the way to go. Based on the size of the tumor, it is still T1, although one surgeon says there is no evidence of spread, and the other thinks it has probably spread. The recommended surgery is the same either way. The question of follow-up radiation will be decided later after all the pathology is done. I am really hoping to get any ideas of things I should do to make this very tough experience easier on my husband during his time in the hospital and recovery. I am doing my best to prepare for the long haul. I don’t know anyone else who has been through this type of surgery, and while the doctor’s offices are all willing to answer questions, every answer is a variation of “it depends”. I would hate to think there was something I could do (even little things) to make it easier for him that I didn’t know about. Even something simple like a pillow for his leg or warm socks.