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growth in right cheek

growth in right cheek jawline of 45 year old woman. Surgeon is afraid of effect of surgery on patient.(Paralysis) Growth has increased gradually over 6 year period but has increased in a more pronounced fashion last year. Husband creates stressful condition in home life because of his own stress in his own career. Two children(girls-ages-9 and 13) Hectic family life. Family rarely eats together. Husband used to be supportive..no longer is. Benigh growth/ Could stess have caused the growth? Diet is average to good. Occasional drinking in household(Social)No drugs both medical and social.Looking at naturapathic or herbal remedies without surgery if possible? Thank You.Mercure P.S. Growth is one square inch in cheek.
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Sounds like an "ameloblastoma".  They tend to be benign but can turn malignant.  Try a search on the internet for more information.
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biopsy had been done.Benign.Thank you
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has a biopsy been done, or is the dr. convinced it's benign?
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