Then he was told that turned his world upside down

But in the days and weeks of tooth extraction, the man's jaw began to raise. Concerned he returned to the dentist for a follow-up examination, led to a CT scan that revealed a lesion in his jaw.

Further tests confirmed that unfortunately, there was metastatic prostate cancer. This is a condition where prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body.

« Prostate cancer, like many other cancers, can spread to the jaw, » Dr. Andrej Bozic, oral surgeon at Dentum, to the British media The Sun.

« This is because the jaw bone has a rich blood supply and active bone marrow, making it a favorable place for metastatic cancer cells to settle down and grow. »

Metastatic prostate cancer in the jaw is relatively rare, but when that happens, it is often a sign that the cancer has spread significantly.

Symptoms of cancer spread to the jaw can be subtle and mimic common dental problems, which can make it more difficult for dentists to detect serious underlying conditions.

« Patients may experience sustained swelling of the jaw, pain, solve teeth without an obvious cause or delayed healing after a tooth extraction, » DR explained. Bozic.

He added that some may also experience 'numbness or tingling in the jaw, which may indicate that the nerves are affected'. In this case, the swelling after tooth extraction was a crucial sign.

In an article in Australian Dental Journal, experts emphasized the importance of dentists being aware when dental problems do not disappear as expected.

« This is especially true for elderly patients or people with a history of cancer as these symptoms may indicate a deeper underlying condition, » added DR. Bozic.

« An early discovery and diagnosis can save lives in cases like this, although jaw metastases often mean the disease is advanced. »

If dental treatments do not work as expected or you notice something unusual, it is important to have it examined immediately.

This may mean that the best will be to have a scan or even a biopsy where doctors take a small tissue sample for analysis. These are the two best ways you can get to the bottom of the problem.

Prostate cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer worldwide and the most prevalent among men. Nearly 400,000 lose their lives worldwide, which is why it is definitely a state that is very important to keep an eye on.

Symptoms may include problems in letting the water, frequent urination (especially at night) and blood in the urine. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to better results, which makes it important to pay attention to unusual signs – both in tooth and general health.