10 Jaw Cancer Symptoms
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2. Swollen Lymph Nodes
In the case of jaw cancer, lymph nodes that swell can signify that cancer has metastasized to the lymphatic system, which typically indicates the cancer is in later stages.1Rivera, César. ‘Essentials of oral cancer.’ International journal of clinical and experimental pathology vol. 8,9 11884-9 4: 1 Sep. 2015
People experiencing swollen lymph nodes in the head and neck area shouldn’t assume they have jaw cancer. Most often lymph nodes become enlarged as the body fights off an infection, frequently a respiratory infection. One study showed that only 30 percent of cancer patients with enlarged lymph nodes experienced metastases.4Scully, C, and S Porter. ‘Oral cancer.’ The Western journal of medicine vol. 174,5 (2001): 348-5 1: doi:10.1136/ewjm.174.5.348
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