Rick, "Neurotic" DOES NOT APPLY to someone who has had SCC in the oral region & is now diligent about anything in that region. You were advanced by one stage to what I had removed and I think with my first treatment (yesterday)at a major cancer center(since my DX Jan 2004, concurrent partial glossectomy, numerous biopsies for lesions, etc and thyroid lobectomy) that this is the first time I can truly say, I do not fear a recurrence. Because of the thorough screening they gave me. Do go, if you can, the relief is atronomical and no matter what the Drs, H & N, ENT, Dentist, whomever come up with, the assurance is there when the Cancer center tells you, all clear & healthy looking & healing well. I had to share my relief in the hopes that you get some also. Best of luck,
Maria