There are many types of radiation and I would certainly pursue that angle. I had radiation twice, and amost 2 years since my 2nd surgery/radiation I am still here.

The question out how quickly it shows up is a good one. My thought is that it does not develop overnight - just a matter of whether they FIND it. Perhaps it was there before in undetectable traces, or perhaps a biopsy was done but they took the wrong side of the spot, or perhaps the pathologist was a dingbat. Unless someone else has some concrete answers to this, my take on it is that we just don't know.

When I was diagnosed for the 2nd time my words were "hit me with your best shot". Do whatever needs to be done. I am too young to just roll over and die, and other than the cancer, I was physically relatively healthy. Tell them that you want aggressive treatment - none of this "wait and see" which I am NOT a fan of.

You didn't say where the 2nd spot was so that will certainly play a huge factor in how they treat the cancer this time.

Keep posting - we are here for you.

Donna