Hello Tom
Your post has attracted very thoughtful replies showing the calibre of people who contribute to this board.
I was surprised to find myself very edgey after treatment. Anti-depressants fixed that but until recently I didn't seem to want to think in terms of retirement or long-term planning. I was only after my 2 1/2 yr all clear that I suddenly felt FREEEEE!
Because I am a single person I have thought through how I would manage a recurrence but I now believe it is unlikely - even though I continue to check my neck for changes every day.
I understand your feelings and thankyou for voicing them. Great to see you contributing so positively to other threads.
Love and light from Helen