My husband is one year out from treatment for base of tongue cancer. Several teeth were pulled prior to radiation but much too close to beginnning treatment. Not enough time to heal. Problems did not start with jawbone pain until several months after treatment ended. Now a BIG problem and must use confused narcotics for pain due to exposed jawbone. Has had 2 minor surgeries and hyperbaric treatment to aid in healing of exposed bone in jaw but has not completely healed. Am concerned about using strong narcotic and wonder how long this will continue. Others had this problem?