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- cancerous
- growth in different parts of the body
- spread by invasion
- lymphatic system
- circulation
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Definition
- non cancerous
- cell appear normal
- rapid growth of cells
- apoptotis - cell do not die
- do not have the ability metastasize
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Term
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Definition
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| Risk factors for Oral Cancer are ? |
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Definition
- smoking, tobacco, Marijuana
- excessive ETOH
- Family hx
- excessive sun exposure
- males predominant
- over age of 40
- HPV, HSV
- syphilis
- chronic candiasis
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| Smoking and Tobacco use occur where ? |
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Definition
- cancerous lesions in the anterior aspect of the oral cavitity
- alcohol and tobacco are synergistic 15x
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| HPV oral cancers are located where ? |
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Definition
| Posterior aspect of tongue, tonsils oropharynx |
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Term
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Definition
- sore that doesnt heal within 14 days
- tenderness or numbness
- difficulty chewing
- dysphagia
- difficulty speaking
- lymphadenopathy
- earache
- bad breath
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Term
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Definition
- indurated painless ulcer with raised edges
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Term
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Definition
- ulcer
- thickening
- soreness pain
- limited tongue movement
- salivation
- slurred speech
- dysphagia
- toothache
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Term
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Definition
- sores in mouth that cannot be rubbed off
- white patches
- precancerous stage
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Term
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Definition
- red patch in mouth
- pre cancerous
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Term
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Definition
- surgical excision
- cryotherapy ablation
- carbon dioxide laser ablation
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Term
| Diagnosis of Oral cancer is ? |
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Definition
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Term
| Treatment of Oral Cancer is ? |
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Definition
- Surgery
- radiation
- chemo
- combination
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Term
| Primary prevention of Oral Cancer is ? |
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Definition
- health teaching
- smoking
- diet
- good oral hygiene
- hats/sunscreen
- facemasks
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Term
| Secondary prevention for oral cancer ? |
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Definition
- inspection - dentist
- exams after 40yrs
- HPV vaccine
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