Flip,
I had the stiff jaw, and still have problems (after 13yrs) of opening my mouth very wide. Also, had ear pain after my rad.
Had tonsil cancer in 97. Hang in there and be strong.
Best of luck for a speedy recovery.
Jean

I started in 1997 with a swollen glad in my neck. It was stage 2 tonsil cancer. Had radiation and a week hosp. stay. 2 mo. tube in throat. Lost 40 lbs. c. free until 2005. Tongue had surgery. Did good. 2007, another tongue, surgery. Am cancer free now. Went to OHSU. they are wonderful.