10 Jaw Cancer Symptoms
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5. Jaw Swelling
Cancer of the jaw can lead to swelling in its later stages, but swelling may be present early on as well. This is often accompanied by a feeling that the mouth is cramped and too small, which can lead to difficulty speaking, chewing and swallowing.
Swelling can be caused by tumors growing in the mandible or underneath the jaw. It can be treated through radiation therapy and surgery, which is one of the first methods considered by oncologists to treat jaw cancer.2‘Oral Cancer.’ National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, July 2018, www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/oral-cancer/more-info.
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