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Persistent neck mass management in adults

Expert/s: Dr Julia Crawford
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In this episode:

  • Oropharyngeal cancers can almost be considered as a sexually transmitted cancer and is completely preventable with the HPV vaccination
  • Oropharyngeal cancers are preventable with early diagnosis and investigation, and strategies contribute to eliminating the threat in the future
  • Young patients who present with a neck mass for more than six weeks see a change in swallowing or have one-sided ear pain; calls for a referral

 

Guest: Dr Julia Crawford, ENT Specialist

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 39 mins

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Last Updated: 20 Jun, 2023

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