oral cancer

Question 1

When would you want a urgent cancer referral

Answer 1

Persistent unexplained head and neck lumps for>3 weeks

Unexplained ulceration or unexplained swelling/induration of the oral mucosa persisting for>3 weeks

All unexplained red or mixed red and white patches of the oral mucosa persisting for >3 weeks

Persistent hoarseness lasting for >3 weeks

Persistent pain in the throat or pain on swallowing lasting for >3 weeks

Question 2

What are sentinel nodes

Answer 2

nodes with a direct lymphatic afferent from the primary tumour