Hi, everybody,
First, good news: went for a checkup today and Dr said everything looks good.

However, all he did was look in my mouth & throat and feel my neck. I asked about CT scans, and he said I did not need one now, that I probably would have one next year. He said there is lots of scar tissue that would show up in a scan and look no different from a small tumor, and that by checking visually every month he will be able to catch any changes, and of course, if I notice anything different, to call him.

Is this the normal practice? I tend to think he is right, but thought I would ask what other people's experience is.

I wonder why I don't feel very excited about the good check-up? Maybe tomorrow I will, right now I don't really believe it, or I am already worrying about next month.

Leena