Metastatic Carcinoma Most common form of cancer involving bone. Vertebrae, ribs, pelvis and skull are the most frequent sites for metastasis. Jaws are usually considered uncommon sites for metastasis but may be involved. Occurs in older patients and patients may experience pain, swelling, loosening of teeth, a mass or paresthesia.
Prognosis is poor.
After detection of metastatic carcinoma of the jaw, most patients do not survive more than a year.