To everyone that has helped me on this forum a big thank you. I went into surgery on 2 Jan. 11:15 am and was completed at 7:00 pm that night.I opened my eyes at 7:30 a.m. the followimg morning just in time to have the vent removed, how wonderful. That night, I was walking with assistance by nursing staff and others and this continued three times a day until my release on Saturday 12 Jan. My Doctors could not believe how my prognoses turned out and thats all I heard from everyone while there. My Surgeon gave me a complete report on my study and stated that my lymphnod and all other organs were totally free from cancer and that no further chemo or radiation would be needed. I still fight the battle of being tired and weak but have been told I will start feeling a turn around about the sixth week. Again to all those who wrote me and kept my courage and outlook high, thank you. I do believe that a positive attitude is a great portion of beating the beast. Again Thanks, Phil A