Mike, Good question. It was recommended by my team of Dr's who felt they wanted to take the most aggressive approach. There was some concern after the CT/PET of 1 node being involved - but they really thought it was from the surgery and not cancer. Anyway, it was decided to beat the C with a large club rather that a small stick - you only get one chance to get it the first time around - there is no 2nd first time. I completely concurred. Treatment definately wasn't a walk in the part, but I am glad I went that route rather that the wait and see route.