My IL sugery was 2 years ago at MD Anderson. I was dx at stage III. Had preop chemo/rad, then the surgery. I am at the moment doing very well with NED.
Just remember, always get you a second opinion if you are not comfortable. My local oncologist told me there was not a lot that could be done other than chemo. MD Anderson restaged at stage III with only 1 node involved. At surgery, no evidence of tumor was found.
I now work again full-time, eat what I want, and do any thing physical like before. I know I am not out of the woods yet, but I am going on with life like it never happened.
I pray for the one's that are fighting this disease and ask that you be strong and fight it with your best.