OK, My first question on the forum:

Exposed necotising jaw bone:

I understand this may be a common side effect of oral radiation therapy. Has anyone else gone through this? I have lots of questions about it. The surgeon is recommeding debridment & antibiotics. Is it effective? Is it painful?

Right now my husband has no pain, & had no idea he had this problem until he saw the surgeon/dentist. I just want us to be prepared for what's to come ahead.

Thanks in advance,
Megan


Wife of Jim, 53, ex smoker, who had neck dissection, & flap surgery for floor of mouth cancer May 2008, 33 radiation treatments. One positive lymph node. Peg tube removed Oct 15.