Dear Mike,

Thank you so much for your reply. I obvioulsy didn't see it before I posted again, or I wouldnt be sitting here looking like a sniveling idiot! My ENT referred me for jaw physiotherapy over 6 months ago and never went. my symptoms went away. this time though, they are persisting and progressing. I have an appointment with my med onc on tuesday and will ask for another referral. Also as stated in my last post, will consult with a perio re tmj, although im sure he'll refer me to a specialist. Mike, are my fears regarding my jaw worthy, or would a ct show cancer or necrosis? Thanks so much for your help and for the record, I'm glad you stayed as well. I'm on the boards frequently as a lurker and I just want to say that you are one the kinder and more compassionate people i've "met". Thank you for that.

Kelley

SCC tonsil(left) with contralateral mets. Modified right neck disection August, 2002. 33 rads(62 gy)both sides of neck and 3 cycles cisplatin completed October 25, 2002. 34 yo at time of diagnosis