I have a little swelling at the original tumor site from time to time and also under the chin on the opposite side. There is also some texturing due to scar tissue. It's been just allergies or garden variety stuff but the big c recurrence thing always runs through my mind. We are still subject to all of the non cancer throat issues also (and probably acutely aware of them now).

I had the same treatment and the radiation fried the tonsils to oblivion along with the uvula and other parts of my anatomy. Tonsillectomy was never even suggested by my head & neck surgeon who is my primary care doctor at this point or the rest of my medical team. I aksed them about it and they felt it was not necessary.