Ditto what dave said. Eventually as time passes any fear will ease somewhat... there's always that worry but it does fade as certain anniversaries pass and you begin to feel better. The neck dissection can mess you up... I'm still stiff though the swelling is gone now. and sensation is returning - slowly though I know it will never be 100% ;o) So glad you are doing well. I am too... ;o) hugs

Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan