Bernie,
It is with sadness and great empathy that I hear this news, but I share your hope and optimism. Although the emotional and physical pain you must be going through right now is hard for me to imagine, I take heart that your doctors have detected this early. As Ron has pointed out, that is indeed something to be grateful for, and something that should give hope.
I will pray for you also. Moreover, anytime you want to talk collecting, give me buzz (
[email protected]) - it is therapeutic for me as well.
Take good care, and know that your friends here are with you.
"He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds."Psalm 147:3
