Hi Judy; I can't speak from ca of the larynx experience but I am very familiar with the loss of confidence in ones survival that seems to kick in whenever there is even a small glitch. This is a nasty form of cancer and cannot be trivialized, BUT, there are so many strong survivors especially around the boards at OCF. Take courage from them. The more knowledge we have the stronger we get.
Yes I confess that every ache and pain or scratchy throat I've had in the last 9 months has jangled my confidence. After my head& neck& chest rads the vocal chords got very "sultry" and now, if I don't talk for an hour I croak like a frog, and I can't sing anymore. Is the cancer back, not likely, but I still see the Docs every month and make them have a good look around because I feel better that way.
This is a whole new post-cancer enlightened type life we are living. Be prepared for victory...it sure can't hurt.
Blessings to you,
Fran