['lizbeth]

I'm with Amy. I would have loved to do neoadjuvant treatment first. The information gained is valuable.

Yes, it is discouraging that the tumor doesn't appear changed. It isn't growing either, so I feel that is great news.

The surgery with the final pathology will really let you know the true story. Plus it is an earlier stage with negative nodes - all very good news. Once the tumor is removed you will be NED (no evidence of disease) and likely have a 90% chance or better of remaining so.