Denise....I don't know if this is normal or not normal, however, make sure you mention any new pains or changes to your oncologist. They need to know this information, and if there is a problem they can do something about it immediately. Good Luck! Sincerely, Donna


SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!