I still get some stares and questions. I think it is oh so rude for a stranger to ask "did you just come from the dentist?". I have remained within my circle of family and friends. I also retired on disability, due to the type of job I had prior to cancer. I am 3 years out from surgery and radiation and speech is okay,mouth is very, very dry and sometimes I truly dread going out to run errands, especially if I must speak. I know that is horrible and I should just get over it by now, some days are better than others. One day at a time.....Carol