I always advise patients to get a second opinion. In this situation though, its kinda like being in the middle of treatments where a second opinion may not be needed right now. I would talk to the doctor again before starting the chemo and ask them about why they want to continue on with chemo. I kinda have a hunch it could be to ensure the radiation gets all the cancer maybe to boost its effectiveness. Im really not sure and just giving you my (un)educated guess. The doc must have some kind of reason to make this change so its best to schedule another appointment and talk it over. I think that will help to ease your mind and make you both feel alot better about this. Ive done this several times, scheduled appointments to discuss a major surgery if I felt I had more concerns.

Radiation will continue to work even after a patient finished their treatments. Thats why a patient will feel so bad and not just bounce right back when treatments end.

Im not surprised Jeff became discouraged with this suggested change. Its a big deal! Poor guy thought he was finished and now he has weeks more to go. That is very disheartening!

Please let us know how you make out if you talk with the doc more about this.