Ashley, as Kelly said, this thing is very curable if caught in the early stages, which yours seems to have been. It's hard not to worry. We all do it and it's natural. But take heart in Kelly's story of that long term survivor - wow! - and the excellent state of medical treatment these days.

You've got a whole new group of friends here at this forum. Please keep us posted. Ask as many questions here as you want. There are no dumb ones. And the same and more goes for your doctors. Let us know how we can help.

Courage.
David 2

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18