Palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
what are red flag symptoms of head and neck cancers
A
sore throat, hoarseness, stridor, difficulty swallowing, lump in neck and unilateral ear pain for MORE THAN 3 WEEKS
2
Q
what type are the majority of cancers in the he’d and neck
A
squamous
3
Q
what are risk factors for head and neck cancers
A
increases with age, tobacco and alcohol