Head And Neck Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Which cancers are related to radiation exposure
A
Thyroid and salivary gland cancer
2
Q
What is the most significant risk factors for developing head and neck cancers
A
Alcohol and tobacco together
3
Q
Cancers of the oropharynx in the US has (increase/decrease) in recent years
A
Increased
Due to increase in oral sex
4
Q
Which cancer has the best prognosis?
Lip, Buccal mucosal, base of tongue, or soft palate
A
Lip cancer
5
Q
The inferior margin of the Nasopharynx lies at?
A
C1
6
Q
The lymph nodes just below the chin are :
A
Submental nodes
7
Q
Hoarseness or stridor may be an indication of cancer in the :
A
Larynx
8
Q
Where would you not find the lymphatics
A
True vocal cords
9
Q
The JD nodes are located at which level
A
Level 2
10
Q
Most early stage head and neck cancers are treated with
A
Surgery and radiation
