Me and throat cancer

Hi, I'm male 73 y,young, 12 November I had laser on my throat, and a 40mm sack next to my voice box removed, and other bits, only in hospital 3 days, although they did not like the fact I lived alone in the country, was not in pain as such, discomfort yes, understandable, had no voice, I'm very independent, and and close to village, slowly I can now whisper getting better, just back of mouth still a bit funny when I swollow, had 3 checkups , one today, next 5 Jan, so it's still early days, like to add, I live in Mallorca, and must say the hospital and staff, absolutely fantastic,