Oral Cancer: Jaw Symptoms & Mouth Growth Signs

Signs of cancer in the gums or jaw can often mimic common dental issues. Identifying whether a growth in the mouth is non-cancerous or malignant is vital for early detection and oral health preservation.

Jaw Cancer Symptoms

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Cancer that arises in the jawbones is termed primary jaw cancer. Examples of primary jaw cancer include malignant giant cell tumors, Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma. Alternatively, cancers arising from other tissues can spread to the jaw. This is secondary jaw cancer.