Hi Wendy,
Sorry to hear about Steve's jawbone. My situation is similar right now. My jawbone is disintegrating and infected. Last week I had a PIC line installed to administer IV antibiotics daily. The pain in my ears is starting to ease. I have an appointment with my local HBO hospital on Monday. This will be my second HBO program in 7 months. My ENT was straight forward and told me if this doesn't work there will be trouble and pain ahead. My fingers are crossed for Steve and you. Best of luck to you guys.
mark

11/1999 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2000 Met(s) in lymph nodes - modRND
2/2000-4/2000 RT ~6 weeks
end of 2006 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2008 SCC BOT - surgery / PEG installed
2/2008 chemo & RT
4/2008 last time I consumed solid food by mouth