I think this is nl apprehension after going through this. having a cancer diagnosis is scary, especially one like oral/tongue cancer which doesn't seem to have alot of younger people out there with it. We felt so alone with this cancer since we didn't know anyone with it and nobody seemed to know anybody else with it. My husband and I were nervous wrecks for the first few months after surgery and went back for several checks on swollen neck, hoarseness, swollen cheek. All were checked and abated within a day and gradually with their reassurance we are beginning to be less anxious. I feel reassured that my husband has a video fiber optic scan of his tongue and pharynx every month I know I watch my husband like a hawk and question every cough ,sneeze, nap sessions but i'm trying to let it go and enjoy today and enjoy that we survived this past year