Dear @AmandaTR
It’s never ridiculous to want more information. It’s also worth considering that specialists will a) know their own fields well and b) are very likely to want you to have the best chance of full recovery and no recurrence. But they should be treating you as a patient, and an individual patient at that. A good oncologist should be able to discuss your concerns and provide you with some idea of the pros and minuses. I didn’t have radiotherapy (I had more extensive surgery) so I can’t help but I am sure your GP or even your surgeon may be able to recommend a broader view. My surgeon recommended my oncologist - I did check him out, found his qualifications and experience good and, most important, grew to
like him as a person. Irrespective of how long you may be with your medical team, trusting and liking them matters. Best wishes.
