Oral Pre-malignancy + Cancer

Question 1

causes

Answer 1

• tobacco
• alcohol
• diet
• HPV
• candida

Question 2

what are the risks from eCigarettes?

Answer 2

• increased levels of acetalaldehyde
• increase BP and HR
• thickens coronary arteries

Question 3

where are the highest risk sites?

Answer 3

• soft (non keratinizing) sites

- - eg ventral tongue/floor of mouth

Question 4

what are the warning signs?

Answer 4

• red and/or white lesion
• ucler
• numb
• unexplained pain in mouth or neck
• change in voice
• dysphagia
• palsy
• double vision
• swelling/bleeding

Question 5

what 4 questions would you ask a patient?

Answer 5

• how long?
• is it painful?
• do u drink/smoke?
• what colour is the lesion?