Palliative Care in ENT Flashcards
1
Q
What are the red flag symptoms on ENT?
6
A
(Greater than 3 weeks) Sore throat Hoarseness Stridor Difficulty swallowing Lump in neck Unilateral ear pain
2
Q
What is different about HPV associated cancers?
4
A
Younger
Different presentation- (Small tumour, big nodes)
HPV sexual transmission
Better prognosis
3
Q
What type of cancer are the majority of head and neck cancers?
A
Squamous cell
4
Q
Major risk factors for head and neck cancer:
A
Alcohol and tobacco
increase with age
5
Q
What are the treatments for head and neck cancers?
5
A
Surgery Chemotheray Radiotherapy Nutritional support Symptom management
6
Q
What core clinical problems are seen in ENT (palliatve care)?
(9)
A
Difficulty swallowing Hoarseness Lump in neck, throat Noisy breathing Painful mouth Sore throat Pain Shortness of breath Dying patients
