[ElaineM]

I am so sorry to read your news. By all means a second and possibly a third opinion is a good idea. It looks like Joe had some good suggestions in that area. Bring a tape recorder, a notebook and a pen to all appointments with oncologists. Ask the doctor if you can record the conversation first. Most will agreee. Otherwise take notes and ask the doctor to write difficult words and draw diagrams of the affected areas. Ask the doctor for more than one treatment option. Be sure to get all your concerns and questions addressed. Good luck. Hang in there and keep going no matter what happens.