One thing to be aware of, though, (at least this is my udnerstanding, and I'm not a doctor) is that if you get osteoporosis, one class of meds that is given for them, bisphosphonates, can cause and increased likelihood of osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is in patients who have NOT had their jaw radiated and of course if you HAVE had oral radiation you are even more vulnerable to that happening anyway so taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis may not be an option for those of us who've been zapped.

Nelie