Not sure there's much you can do for this except regular pain meds offered by oncologist - magic mouth wash, fentanal ( sp? ) patch, hydrocodine, etc. Unfortunately, this is part of the deal for majority of folks as the treatments start adding up and having their side effects. Hang in there.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".