Ashley and Connie,

The chances of recurrence are the highest in the first two years post treatment. All of us who are in the "watchful waiting" phase of "surgery only Tx" are paranoid. Try to think of this as being "cautiously vigilant". I was imagining all sorts of symptoms in the first few months after Dx. Now at one year, nine months, I am looking forward to that two-year goal. I began to relax after one year, and my appointments with the ENT have become routine. I have one tomorrow, and today I have spent more time thinking about what I am going to buy at the grocery store on my way home, than I have about my appointment!
Time has indeed helped for me, and I hope it does for you. too!