We call that walking out of the tunnel and he should slowly improve especially the first year and somewhat more the second year of our recovery period.

Yes as time goes bye the test jitters will get better but it's really tough at first (time heals all wounds, etc). Even getting a cold or a sore throat will send all of you into a panic mode but that to will fade away over time.

For now celebrate walking out of that tunnel and get on with returning to your normal life.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.