We shouldn't push our doctors on what to do next when one treatment is just finished. We are not medically professional but our doctors are. They should have a comprehensive plan on our treatment and know when and what we need.Unless you are in the hands of inconsiderate and irresponsible doctors, that is another story. Some people advised me on having surgery after radiation in order to eradicate any cancer cells left but my oncologist calmed me down and asked me to wait. It took me two months post radiation to have scanning that decided I didn't need surgery. To look back, that 2 months' waiting time was a real torture because I was also scared that if any cancer cells were hiding, they had a chance to fight back .Then would it be too late if I had surgery then? But I had strong faith in my oncologist that he would plan the best for me. So here I am.

Karen stage 4 tonsil cancer diagnosed in 9/01.