head and neck cancer Flashcards
1
Q
top head and neck cancer
A
squamous cell carcinoma
2
Q
on what type of tissue does squamous tumor develop
A
irritated and inflamed area
3
Q
visual types of pre-cancerous lesions (2)
A
- white patches that will not rub off
2. red patches that do not go away
4
Q
what to do with red patches that will not go away in mouth
A
remove
5
Q
ear pain, painful swallowing, muffled voice, difficulty opening mouth, lump in neck
A
throat cancer
6
Q
hoarseness, voice change, ear pain, painful swallowing, muffled voice, difficulty breathing, lump in neck
A
voice box cancer
