Oral Cancer- Maxfax

Question 1

When should you urgently refer suspicion of head and neck cancer?

Answer 1

• persistent unexplained head and neck lumps >3 weeks
• unexplained ulceration or unexplained swelling/induration of oral mucosa >3 weeks
• persistent unexplained red or mixed red and white patches of oral mucosa >3 weeks
• persistent hoarseness >3 weeks
• persistent pain in throat/ pain on swallowing >3 weeks