This area contains useful documents and resources for clinicians working with head and neck cancers.

Documents:

GatewayC - GPs talk cancer

GPs Rebecca and Sarah are joined by Mr Jean-Pierre Jeannon, consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon at Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Hospital, to discuss head and neck cancer in primary care.

This episode covers the evolving risk factors, including HPV, and highlights key symptoms such as persistent neck lumps, progressive dysphagia, unilateral ear pain and non-healing mouth ulcers.

The team share practical strategies on examination, when to refer and importantly, how to differentiate between benign and concerning presentations. There’s also an update on modern surgical techniques, prevention through vaccination, and the crucial role of GP instincts in early diagnosis.

Listen to the podcast here

Useful links:

BAHNO Website

Head and Neck Cancer: UK National Multidisciplinary Guidelines

BAETS: Clinical Guidance

NICE Guidance: Suspected Cancer: Recognition and Referral

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