CancerCompass message board discussion started by Nancy g on 1/20/2006 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,4181,0.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I have recently been diagnosed with rectal melanoma. I have had the majority of the tumor removed and the doctors are now suggesting radiation. Since there is a "fringe" of malignant cells that could now be removed, I am wondering about having the radiation. What value will it be? If you have had a similar experience, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks. Nancy g Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT The radiation is used to destroy any malignant cells that could be left behind after the surgery. Without it, the recurrance rate would be too high. I would definately have it done. Oncrx Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT