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Are there symptoms of oral cancer that show up on other areas of your body?

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Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Yes: Oral cancer can cause ear pain, jaw pain or swelling, neck pain or swelling, or headache.

Answered 7/4/2015

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Dr. Simon Rosenberg answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes in Late Disease: Oral cancers start out small and grow. They generally grow into the surrounding tissue and cause local damage and ulceration at first. They can spread (metastasize), but that usually happens with advanced disease and is a very poor sign.

Answered 10/10/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Metastasis: Oral cancer can metastasize to other areas of the body including lymph nodes, liver, lungs, bone. Oral cancer should be managed by ENT surgeons. Oral & maxillofacial surgeons in some regions.

Answered 7/4/2015

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