Hi Lynda, I am only just checking in on messages, and this MAY help you. My doctor explained the chemo as being more of a mopping up of cells that MAY be there, but still way too small to be detected. The radiotherapy specifically targets the known site of the cancer, again for cells to small to be detected that MAY be there. I also had brachytherapy to really SUPERZAP the specific area that the cancer was mostly likely re-occur. NONE of this meant that there WERE cancer cells still around, but was covering all bases. All my pet scans were completely clear of anything showing up, so I feel very confident now. My checks are every three months for - I think - the first two years, then not sure how long.
Just try to think of the chemo as another shot of insurance, and I do hope you are as fortunate as me, and don't suffer any side effects.......
my very best wishes to you
love
Margaret