https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Treatments-and-side-effects/Radiotherapy-and-Chemotherapy/m-p/38223#M4274 <P>I had a right frontal lobe gliomna removed from my brain 2 months ago.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since then I have started oral chemo but received a call today from a different oncologist about looking at radiotherapy.&nbsp; &nbsp; I am confused my neuro said she got all the visable tumour and hopfully chemo can mop up anything else.&nbsp; &nbsp;Is radio now overkill?</P> Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:27:07 GMT Adrian48 2021-08-05T04:27:07Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Treatments-and-side-effects/Radiotherapy-and-Chemotherapy/m-p/38223#M4274 <P>I had a right frontal lobe gliomna removed from my brain 2 months ago.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since then I have started oral chemo but received a call today from a different oncologist about looking at radiotherapy.&nbsp; &nbsp; I am confused my neuro said she got all the visable tumour and hopfully chemo can mop up anything else.&nbsp; &nbsp;Is radio now overkill?</P> Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:27:07 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Treatments-and-side-effects/Radiotherapy-and-Chemotherapy/m-p/38223#M4274 Adrian48 2021-08-05T04:27:07Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Treatments-and-side-effects/Radiotherapy-and-Chemotherapy/m-p/38273#M4278 <P>Hi,</P><P>Welcome to the community.</P><P>I don't think that anyone here can tell you whether radiotherapy is going to be overkill.</P><P>My advise would be to ask your current oncologist why she is advising radiotherapy treatment where your previous neuro isn't.</P><P>If in doubt, ask for a second opinion.</P><P>It's your life and your brain. Make sure you ask about potential side effects and ensure you make an educated decision.</P><P>All the best,</P><P>s</P> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 02:45:31 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Treatments-and-side-effects/Radiotherapy-and-Chemotherapy/m-p/38273#M4278 sch 2021-08-17T02:45:31Z