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Gastrointestinal System > Oral Pre-malignancy and Cancer > Flashcards

Oral Pre-malignancy and Cancer Flashcards

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epidemiology

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increase prevalence with increase age

usually > 50years

increased incidence in younger people

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aetiology - causes

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tobacco, alcohol. diet and nutrition, HPV, UVL, candida, syphilis/dental factors

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tobacco smoke

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CO, arsenic formaldehyde, cyanide, benzene, toluene and acrolein

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cannabis

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smoke has higher levels of tar than tobacco smoke

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tar

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carcinogenic

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alcohol

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max 14 units/week

binge = 8 for men, 6 for women

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mouth wash

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associated with mouth cancer

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