No Big Answer

I met with my oncologist today at Dana Farber and I and got some more info on where I stand, which is a little different than before. Overall it's still good
1) My tumor was 90% seminoma, which is the type you want. (good)
2) The cancer has in fact spread to the lymph nodes in my abdomen. (bad)
3) Bush is ahead in the polls (an actual problem)
4) Sheela got me some more Wacky Packages stickers, including a "rude awakening alarm clock" and a "Brooklyn English translator" (excellent)
5) I got tickets for the Pixies concert in december. (solid)

The decision now is to operate on my abdomen or to begin chemo, but they need to do more tests, a catscan, and other fun and exciting events over the next week. The good news is that the blood markers and pathology indicate that surgery alone is an option right now. Just surgery would mean serious observation for the next couple years and maybe chemo down the road. I'm supposed to know next week after they get more info.

I keep waiting for the big answer, but I think it's more of a long process with an occasional decision and lots of blood tests. So the message to take away is that Im getting closer to an answer and a plan, and the overall prognosis continues to be excellent. The unknown part is whether I'll become thin and famous or I'll be getting some cool new scars. Maybe both.