Hello Paul,
Clearly, you have read up on the long term side effects of Radiation therapy.
I don't know if you have an HPV related cancer, if not- you should just ignore this.
The negative impact on your future quality of life-related to long term effects of Radiation therapy might be avoided in your case. Your best interests may not be served by recommendations made by physicians that have a financial interest in your receiving radiation in such a borderline case. Radiation oncologists do not care for the future you with the horrible after effects. Its new(ish) research showing HPV oral cancer benefits of radiation therapy is questionable/limited in SOME cases.
Anecdote: We are grateful every day, as my husband opted out (same sort of recommendation you received) and he is recovering nicely, and PET scans clear.
Best of luck either way! Courage.
Melba


Melba