I am almost 6 years out and still suffer from neuropathy pain.
The only 2 things that help me are Cymbalta (once a day) and then Norco about once or twice a day to help with the breakthrough pain. It is not perfect but it is the only combo that has helped be comfortable.


Age 44. Diagnosed at 34 (2006) with T1N0 SCC tongue on right side. Neck dissed & 6 weeks Radiation. 30% tongue removed. Never smoked;
2nd recurrence 1/2013 on left side. Surgery to remove 2/2013 forearm flap/neck dissec T1N0; brachytherapy 4/2013;
3rd recurrence 11/2015 mandibulectomy for jaw bone cancer Stage IV/no lymph node involvement