Hi Curly,
My cancer was very different but I just wanted to say that I feel stress causes alot of illnesses. I also had a trach and for me that was the hardest part of all. I was elated when I got the trach out. The radiation is harsh on the body and does have long lasting effects. But everyone is different and treatment is leaves different effects on each of us. I want to welcome you also to this site. I have gotten so much out of it I can't even tell you.
Robin

10/10 IV OSCC metastatic to lymph nodes. 10/10 Peg,Port,Trech. due to rad scarring cannot swallow. 9/12 Pet clean. SCC back again 11/12. Tumor attached to jugular, Rad DX left side of neck 11/19/12. No Chemo or Rads. MRI on 1/11/13 for chronic pain w/pet scan 2/15/13.