Bill, since I am an "old" school teacher- the taking notes assignment come natural- but it will help you alot to have written comments about your Doctor appts.to refer back to. As to "scary and confusing" - welcome to the jargon and world of cancer teatment. You will learn how to Zone in on what you need to know [if you take good notes ], the trick is to not try to read too far ahead- concentrate on what the next few months will bring and understand the treatment proposed so you can ask pertinant questions. Amy in the Ozarks [living in the middle of nowhere and loving it]