Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
signs and symptoms of oral cancer
A
A lip or mouth sore that doesn’t heal
A white or reddish patch on the inside of the mouth
Loose teeth
A growth or lump inside the mouth
Mouth pain
Ear Pain
Difficult or painful swallowing, speaking, moving your jaw, or tongue
Unintentional weight loss
Chronic bad breath
2
Q
Diagnosis of cancer in dental clinic
A
oral id
3
Q
Oral ID
A
illuminates suspect areas
allows early detection
4
Q
biopsy
A
provides definitive diagnosis
several types, depending on lesion and location
5
Q
Imaging
A
can help identify location and spread
MRI, CT, PET scans
6
Q
treatment options
A
surgery for mouth cancer
radiation
chemotherapy
targeted drug therapy
immunotherapy
7
Q
can chemo patients recieve x-rays
A
yes
