Oncology

Question 1

percentage of oral/oropharyngeal cancers that are squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 1

90%

Question 2

oral/oropharyngeal cancer 5 year survival rate

Answer 2

46%

Question 3

biggest risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 3

previous squamous cell carcinoma

Question 4

oral cavity cancer affects

Answer 4

buccal mucosa
alveolus
retromolar trigone
hard palate
anterior 2/3 tongue
floor of mouth
lip mucosa

Question 5

oral cancer staging

Answer 5

tissue histology
CT or MRI for primary site
provide a TNM staging
present at MDT and proceed management plan

Question 6

treatment options for oral cancer

Answer 6

curative vs palliative
no tx - supportive care, management of symptoms, analgesia
surgery alone
radiotherapy alone
chemo radiotherapy
dual or triple modality treatment
- including immunotherapy

Question 7

oral cancer - primary site mangement options

Answer 7

resection and packing
resection and primary closure
resection and reconstruction

local flap, pedicle flap or free flap