Wow...I am so happy that I got so many responses. I do not feel so alone now. I am a single mom, my oldest is in college and on her own. My youngest is 17 years old and very active in sports.

My doctor has not said if I will need radiation or not, all he said was I might need it. I have been really good waiting for the surgery, but now that I am three days away I am a mess. Reading other posts has been helpful. Jeff said he was 10 days out of surgery and feeling great! I am hopeful. I am most
afraid of the unknown, but than again, I'm not sure if I want to know exactly what I'm in for. That might make me hold on to the door jam screaming "I've changed my mind"!!!

I am having my surgery at HIghland Hospital in Rochester. I have been honest with my girls as to what to expect. I wanted to make sure they weren't shocked when they saw me in ICU. I want them to know that I will always be honest.

Thank You all for answering my "screams of terror" lol. I just hope I can be as strong as you all obviously are. I hope to make many new friends and to be one more survivor!