Just for others to know, you can stay alone at Hope Lodge, but need a letter from your doctor or qualified health practioner saying you are able to care for yourself. I use neurontin, gabapentin, then lyrica, pregabalin, but more for the neuropathy in the legs, feet, which with some, is not helpful. Some vitamins may help, at least for neuropathy. Also acupuncture, acupressure, mayofacial massage, electrical stimulation, cold compress, avoiding any activities than cause episodic pain or triggers, but check with your doctors. and it's still eatly in the recovery phase. The hospital should have pain or palliative care management that can help. Glad you have a caretaker.

The pain near the ear should lessen, resolve, when the tumor shrinks from radiation, and chemo.