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Head and neck symptoms

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  • ask the patient about the following features:
    • sore throats
    • nasal symptoms (e.g. blockage, discharge)
    • mouth pain
    • voice changes
    • breathing difficulties
    • skin lumps
    • ulcers that have recently changed size
  • common sites for neoplasms are the
    • skin
    • mouth
    • nose
    • larynx and pharynx
  • it is common for a head and neck cancer to present with metastases in lymph glands, but, is not usually associated with general malaise and loss of weight.

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