Cancer in the jaw is painful. It can also cause swelling, thus changing the appearance of the face. Sometimes, it may cause the teeth to fall off as well, causing pain and bleeding. Most jaw cancers do not start in the jaw rather they start in the mouth, throat, or salivary glands. Read more: Does Cancer in the Jaw Hurt? Article
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Is Nasopharyngeal Cancer Head and Neck Cancer?
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What Is the Most Common Head and Neck Cancer?
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The Early Stages of Mouth Cancer
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Is Oral Cancer Part of Head and Neck Cancer?
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