Oral cancer is deceptively common. If you experience any of the following jaw cancer symptoms, be sure to seek an evaluation by your dentist.
How well oral cancer responds to treatment depends in part on how advanced it is when you find it. For patients with an early diagnosis oforal cavityand throat cancers, the overall 5-year survival rate is 86%. If the cancer has spread to nearby tissues, organs, or lymph nodes, the 5-...
A couple types of cancer can grow in your bones. Primary bone cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of your bones. This type is rare; only about 1% of all cancers are primary bone cancer. More often, cancer in your bones starts in other cells of your body and spreads to your bo...
Cells lining the gastrointestinal tract have receptors for both estrogen and progesterone. Levels of these hormones change throughout the course of a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. When they do, they impact the function of the gastrointestinal system. Women often experience abdominal pain, bloating,...
I am a breast cancer survivor and did a single mastectomy with saline implant 7 years ago. I am ready to explant to flat and had my first consultation a couple days ago. The plastic surgeon is on the list of recommended doctors and said he will try his best to do an en bloc/total ...
Nipp RD, El-Jawahri A, Moran SM, et al: The relationship between physical and psychological symptoms and health care utilization in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. Cancer 123:4720-4727, 2017Nipp, R.D.; El-Jawahri, A.; Moran, S.M.; D'Arpino, S.M.; Johnson, P.C.; Lage...
The Consumer Wellness Centeris a non-profit organization offering nutrition education grants to programs that help children and expectant mothers around the world. Food Investigationsis a series of mini-documentaries exposing the truth about dangerous ingredients in the food supply. ...
"I had one cardiologist tell me I was an overstressed woman and should quit my job," she said. After pushing for more answers, Stanley underwent a new test. It showed that when her blood pressure spiked, her myocardial bridge compressed, impairing blood flow to her heart by 50%. Still,...
Jaw stiffness Bleeding in your mouth or throat Loose teeth Bad breath Ulcers in your mouth or throat that don't go away See your doctor right away if any symptoms last more than a few weeks. But keep in mind that many conditions that aren’t cancer have these same symptoms. ...
Have weakened immune systems (for instance from taking cancer-fighting drugs) Are diabetic Are over 70 (because of waning vaccination immunity) Tetanus Symptoms The first sign of tetanus is usually a tightening of the jaw muscles, called lockjaw, so you can't open your mouth. Other symptoms ca...