Hi Donna, I can understand why you're discouraged, it does seem like the hits just keep on coming. On the other hand, this is not something that you would want to be finding out during surgery. The cardiologist and surgeon will confer and figure this out. U of PA is a CCC and cases are presented to the tumor board to get input. You gave your Mom a great answer. Hang in there and Happy Mother's Day. Regards JoAnne