Terrific that you are so physically active already, @Beb46 - it will hold you in good stead - and great that you have such a strong support network!
Fantastic that you have a dedicated oncology unit in Townsville & don't have to travel. Your volunteer work with the Palliative care will give you special insight into that area - one of the hardest things for us is to accept that we've got the cancer in the first place! Then we want it OUT then & there .... so I hope that you can have your surgery before Xmas - and then just focus on recovery. Many of us are amazed at how well we recovered from the actual surgery - once it is 'gone' that mental load is lifted.
Take care, all the best & hope you get your date soon xx