Hi, I'm new to the forum and I am the wife of a oral cancer pt. My husband after suffering many years with leukoplakia, finally got diagnosed with invasive squamous cell ca of the tongue in Feb. 04. He underwent radiation therepy (38 treatments) and finished June 2nd. He is still experiencing severe pain, blistering of mouth and throat and is back on high doses of narcotics in order to eat. We've tried to find out why after all this time the healing process is so delayed/slow. No one, surgeon, radiation onocologist or family practice Dr. can answer us. He is getting so discouraged with all this, is gaining no weight at all, and is in agony while trying to eat most of the time. Has anyone out there experienced the same thing or know of anyone who has?? We are desperately seeking any info as to why and how long this lasts. They all tell him he should be healed by now and eating well, but his whole course of treatment has been one complication after another. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks Rolanda