Steven -- I understand exactly what you are feeling, though I did not have as persistent a problem with the saliva.

I am 3 months out from end of treatment for SCC at BOT. I am also a "recovering" civil trial attorney, having retired from that field after 20 years and moving into software design and project management. I have the neuropathy in the hands and arms, which in my case is partly due to muscle spasms in neck adn shoulders as the nerves from neck dissection come back to life, and partly from chemo/radiation.

I find myself thinking about recurrence a lot, though it is getting somewhat better after another positive follow up visit with my surgeon and MO this past week. I am waiting for the results from my first post-treatment CT/PET scan, but am not overly worried at this point.

The other comments are right on point -- recovery from this deal is a process, and it never goes as fast as we like. Enjoy the fact that you are cancer free, and just live the best you can for today. I work hard, play golf, go see my son play in the marching band at his college, and do whatever else I can to enjoy my days.

Stick around this forum -- great support and great information. Good luck.