My husband Jim is now experiencing severe burning pain in his shoulder. It started about two weeks ago and is getting worse. He was up all night with it. He had radiation and brachytherapy 1 1/2 years ago for squamous cell base of tongue cancer. Last biopsy was 1 month ago with everything being clear. Has anyone out there experience burning pain in the shoulder. We don't know if this is related to the cancer and radiation or a new problem all together. He can move his shoulder and arm fine. But even touching his shoulder is painful. Would appreciate anyones information on this. Thanks, Beth

Maribeth,
I have had problems with on again off again burning sensations in my neck. It happens when the muscles on the sugery side tighten up. The more I try to stretch them the worse the pain gets. The no one seems to know if this is because of the surgery or the radiation. My Dr. has given me a muscle relaxer which I take when this happens and that does the trick.

In addition I had significant shoulder pain post surgery, because my shoulder is not as well supported. This is common after a radical neck dissection when the nerve is removed. Fortunately I have built up the other muscles in that area and have less problems now.

You didn't mention if Jim had surgery or not so I'm not sure if this will be helpful or not. In my opinion PAIN = DOCTOR visit to have it checked.

Mark