Thanks, Powerlifter. I was trying to remember what the ENT called it - yes, it was bone spicula. Makes me feel better that it is fairly common. And, yes, the pain mainly comes with the cutting it does on his tongue.

Anita

Husband Dx 12/02 Stage 4 Tonsil Cancer T1N2bM0; surgery, radiation, chemo 1/03 - 4/03.