i also was dignosed with scc at 40 and am 41 now. i had 30 imrt radiation treatments first and am now in line for a neck dissection sept. 21.
i had a relatively good experience with my radiation and may need more after neck dis. taste for salty things came back quicker but sweets and anything with vinegar tastes awful. i'm somewhat like you in that i am feeling good and am almost waiting for the other shoe to drop. i am at peace with my situation and my wife and three kids are a big part of that. i also have been able to help other people in my community that have been diagnosed since mine. i wish you well and know that you are not alone in this.
i will close by the best advise i can give you, don't lat yourself be in the company of any negative people,period.