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Epidemiology

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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  • the total incidence of mouth, lip and pharyngeal cancer is approximately 3,600 cases per annum

  • clinical presentation of nasopharyngeal cancer:
    • neck lump 80-90%
    • nasal obstruction 60%
    • deafness 50%
    • postnasal discharge 40-50%

Reference:

  • (1) Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer (April 2000). NHS Executive.

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