Steve;

Even if you've smoked as much as you say you have you can never be prepared for news like this. My Girlfriend was diagnosed with Cancer 3 years ago. Since then she has gone throug a rigorous chemotherapy regiment and had the malignant organ removed.

The bottom line is that she beat it! Go after it agressively and above all else STAY POSITIVE!!! Sometimes that can be the hardest part but it really does make a difference.