cancer

Question 1

when to refer someone for a 2 week appointment for suspected laryngeal cancer

Answer 1

persistent unexplained hoarseness or
unexplained lump in the neck

Question 2

when to refer someone for a 2 week appointment for suspected oral cancer

Answer 2

unexplained ulceration in the oral cavity lasting for more than 3 weeks or
persistent and unexplained lump in the neck
to dentist:
- lump on the lip or in the oral cavity
- red or red and white patch in the oral cavity consistent with erythroplakia or erythroleukoplakia