healing, you're right. No one knows. I'm not at all comfortable with having surgery but I want to know what the experts think. I have an appointment with the oncologist next week. Even if he recommends surgery which I doubt, I'll get other opinions. Maybe he'll suggest I get more of the genetic tests, or see a genetic counselor. I'm not so worried because at least I'm gaining information. I finally heard from FORCE, but I had to email again with my questions so I'm still waiting. I will post any new developments here. For some reason, I'm more calm now.