Oral Cancer (Graded A+ Already)

What is the most common type of oral cancer? correct answers Squamous cell carcinoma - >90% of Oral cancers What are the 5 types of oral cancer? correct answers SCC, Minor salivary cancer, melanoma, lymphoma How common is H&N cancer? correct answers 8th most common, 14th most fatal - 8 death a day (UK) Where are the common sites for oral cancer in Australia? correct answers Lip>Tongue>"mouth">Salivary glands>Oropharynx Why is mortality for cancers on the ip low? correct answers They present early Why is mortality for cancer on the tongue high? correct answers They present with late stage disease What is the yearly incidence of oral cancers correct answers 2% of all new cases of cancer in NSW What is the lifetime risk for developing oral cancer for men? correct answers 1/90 What is the lifetime risk for developing oral cancer for women? correct answers 1/200 What stage of life does oral cancer occur? correct answers 45+y.o. What social group does Oral cancer affect? correct answers Lower socio-economic status groups Why does Oral cancer affect the socio-economic group that it does? correct answers education - smoking and drinking What is the risk of dying from oral cancer in NSW? correct answers Low - 1.5-2% of all cancer deaths, 75% in persons 60+ y.o. What are major risk factors for Oral cancer? correct answers UV light (lip), tobacco, Alcohol especially Drinking+Smoking (additive effect) What are minor risk factors for Oral cancer? correct answers Areca nut use Syphilis, dietary deficiency, ?HPV 16, 18 ?Trauma ?Sepsis ?Genetics