I had a partial laryngectomy on 2/1/12. At post op - surgeon said that he got all the tumor, clear margins and biopsies of surrounding tissue came back clear. He then went on to say something like 'most' people are done at that point. (not sure what that meant, and wished I would have asked) Before the surgery, I prayed I wouldn't need radiation. But then when I was told I didn't need it ... the thought had crossed my mind that maybe I should have done radiation too - just to be on the safe side? but I was afraid of all the side effects of radiation. Is surgery alone enough (when it's early stage 1)? Any thoughts /insight on this ??

I have my 6 week appointment on Tues. Last weekend, my throat started feeling 'different'- like there is a lump in my throat (a symptom I had before the diagnosis). So now I am very worried. Could a recurrence come back that quickly? Did it have enough time to spread? could it just be scar tissue? (I'm praying that's all it is)

Thanks for taking the time to read my post and would love hear others experience(s) with throat surgery.