Head and Neck Cancers Flashcards
1
Q
What are occupational Risks for H/N Cancer?
A
Woodworking Leather MAnufacturing Nickel Refining Textiles Radium
2
Q
What are the signs of Oral Cancer?
A
Non-healing ulcer Bleeding Loose Tooth Loose Fitting dentures Diff speaking Diff Swallowing Pain w/out explanation Wt loss
3
Q
What are the signs of Throat Cancer?
A
Ear pain Dysphagia Muffled voice Diff opening mouth Wt loss Lump in Neck
4
Q
What are the signs of Voice Box Cancer?
A
Hoarseness Voice Change Disphagia Ear pain Neck mass/lump Breathing diff
5
Q
Where is the Piriform sinus?
A
Area next to the larynx/ arytenoids leading to esophagus
