I'm recovering from a mandibulectomy for about 2 months now- no other treatment needs (no rads/chemo). I'm still on oxycodone to manage the pain.

My question is: how long does it take to not have this type of pain anymore? I really don't know what to expect in terms of how long it will last. Some days are better than others... Also, i had external beam radiation about 10 years ago (1st diagnosis) so I have the usual long lasting effects from that radiation as well.

I know everyone is different but i'd like to have some context. thank you.

Last edited by lola7172; 01-28-2016 03:42 PM.
Age 44. Diagnosed at 34 (2006) with T1N0 SCC tongue on right side. Neck dissed & 6 weeks Radiation. 30% tongue removed. Never smoked;
2nd recurrence 1/2013 on left side. Surgery to remove 2/2013 forearm flap/neck dissec T1N0; brachytherapy 4/2013;
3rd recurrence 11/2015 mandibulectomy for jaw bone cancer Stage IV/no lymph node involvement