thanks again nelie,i read your message after changing wording under treatment.i gave up on introduce yourself,i don't know why only two people responded,yes i will get app't with that dr. from ithaca.I have app't wed.8/2 for pet scan in n.y.c.before continuing radiation,hopefully i can get a surgeons' opinion by then.thank you very much.lyle p.s. i may privately message you in the future,when i know more,thanks for offering,lyle