I had a partial glossectomy with skin graft on 8/15. The pain in my tongue and the donor site (thigh) has improved, but I have a continuous severe sore throat still. Is this normal? My doctor says that it's from the breathing tube but it seems strange based on my previous 3 operations, for that to be an issue after 10 days.

I'm concerned about continuing to take Oxycodone, which is the only thing that will touch my throat pain. But when I try to just take Advil I am absolutely miserable and can't move around as much as I need to.

Thanks for any advice.

female, 48 yo 3x survivor
5/2009 SCC left lateral tongue
partial glossectomy, left neck dissection, all nodes clear
12/2011 - recurrence, SCC left posterior lateral tongue
resection 12/2011
laser surgery 7/19/13 for leukoplakia, led to 3rd diagnosis
7/26/13 SCC left posterior lateral tongue
partial glossectomy 8/15/13 - margins clear
6 wks radiation 10/2013-11/2013
So far so good! Some remaining side effects (trismus, dry mouth, minimal tongue movement) but loving life!