I just want to make clear that I never anticipated anyone to tell me "I told you so" in case of a recurrence. NOT ONCE did that even cross my mind. I appreciate all the advise everyone has given me here, and I took it very seriously. I confronted every doctor I saw with the concerns that were expressed in this forum. However, after my own doctors finally decided that radiation was not warranted, and after getting the same recommendation from what is presumably the best Cancer Center in the country--it simply doesn't seem rational to go ahead with the radiation. Am I 100 percent confident with this recommendation? No, I cannot say I am. There is always an element of uncertainty, but I think that is something one cannot completely avoid. I will just have to think positive and hope for the best.

Gino