Hello and newly diagnosed

Thanks to you all for your replies , I didn't really ask enough questions I feel as I was a bit overwhelmed , I really did want the surgery first and was considering getting a second opinion but he did say this was best for me and been discussed at the multi disciplinary meeting now I just want to get on with it but I still have blood tests and heart checks first , he said you might as well try cold cap only have your hair to lose! , I have a lot of hair , but if it doesn't work I didn't want to be unprepared as I am hoping I can still work or at least some of the time, I am 56 , always exercised etc . I still feel in shock but I am glad to find this forum as my friends are great but I am not great company and each time I tell someone I become a mess