Aimmee,

I was stage 2 clear margins no lymph node invlovement lost 3 back teeth and hoped for the best. Unlike you my ENT gave me no statistics, the only thing he said is the closer you get to 1 year with no recurrance the less chance you will have to have radiation. I have spent many years living from MD appt to MD appt. after my surgery last year I was determined to do all the things I have been wanting to do for a while but couldn't plan due to always haveing a surgery. It is something I think about all the time but don't let it rule your life (or try not to)The first few months after surgery are the freest I ever felt. Don't pay attention to what numbers say, everyone is different and every case is different.