thanks so much everyone for responding. We actually went into Sloan to see a thoracic surgeon, and he read everything and surprised us. According to the Dr.s notes, the first time he went in, he biopsied the lymph nodes and 2 spots on the pleura, and they both came back positive. The Sloan surgeon said he doesn't understand it, that after the first time in, if the pleura comes back positive with cancer, you are 3B right there and would never go back in. He also said there was no benefit to my dad getting 5 weeks of radiation, and even the chemo to a degree because he didn't get a full dose because of getting the radiation. He said he wouldve went straight to chemo only!!! That this is protocal. The surgeon is well known in Mt Sinai, and never said anything about a positive test on the pleura the 1st operation. Is this negligent? Now we are totally confused. We have an appointment with a Sloan thoracic oncologist in 2 weeks, and he said waiting for the appointment with no treatment is ok. He hasn't had any treatment in 6 weeks. Any thoughts? Thanks so much!!!!! Kevin