Take your times to do reseach, the tumor was there,if you have to spend a few more weeks to be well prepared that is more important and it doesn't matter what stage it was. It is really matter if the Surgeon did not have enough skill in lymnode assessments for that type of cancer and he must perform many case in that type of cancer. Besides that have family 100% support is a very important one.
God Bless you and family,