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head and neck cancer Flashcards

1
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they are usually

A

squamous cell carcinomas

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potential areas

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nasal cavity 
paranasal sinuses
mouth 
salivary glands
pharynx
larynx
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spread

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usually spread to lymph nodes first

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risk factors

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smoking 
chewing tobacco 
alcohol 
EBV
chewing betel quid
HPV esp 16
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5
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red flags

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lump in mouth or lip 
unexplained mouth ulceration >3wks
erythroplakia 
erythroleukoplakia 
persistent neck lump 
unexplained voice hoarsness
unexplained thyroid lump
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Mx

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MDT
cetuximab
chemo, radio-therapy
surgery

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cetuximab

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monoclonal antibody used to treat squamous cell carcinoma H&N

targets epidermal growth factor receptor

can also be used in bowel cancer

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