There are several folks that will be able to offer their personal experiences with extractions. Yes this needs to be done with care. Most of the time HBO (Hyperbaric Oxygen) treatments will be done to improve the blood flow in the area first.

I suggest discussing this with a specialized dentist (one very familiar with radiated patients) or oral surgeon before having any extraction.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.