text: possible cancer but doc because of predisone use wants to wait? hi 53 wm scared when told probable lung cancer mass must be removed no matter what. its localized but md put fear of death in me if i di surg now or wait 8 weeks because  for 2 yrs , i take predisone about 12 days a month between 10 and 30 mg  daily. infection and pneoumia is the md s . big fearduring or after the surgery as ones immune system breaks down . the choice is mine as cancer i want to  deal with immediately. the doctor was so stoic with no feeling and i dont need hugs and assurance  but  nothing positive came from him . 2 diff .pulmonologist agreed it must come out real soon and they were suprised at this doc with a terrificrep answer. im lost what to do as i went to florida for the week but preocccupied even when playing golf . please , any body with similiar experience or knowledge . i thank you ,tpc,  nyc ps  forgive my cap ital letters get a second opinion regarding surgery.  you have two pulmonologists who can help you find a surgeon who deals in high risk cases.  call them today.