Fran,

I'm glad you found this site - as you've already discovered, it's a great source of information and support. Did you just finish radiation? The rule of thumb seems to be that it usually takes about one month of recovery for each week of radiation treatment, although obviously there can be some differences from one case to the next. It does take quite awhile for the pain to diminish, and the dental/saliva problems can be an ongoing fact of life -- but there's a great deal of helpful information on this site about ways to deal with those chronic issues.

Where was your tumor located, and what was the stage? If you can provide us with a little background about your situation, you're likely to hear from people who have had similar cases and can describe their recovery experiences.

Cathy