Oral Cancer and Potentially Cancerous Lesions - Early Detection and Diagnosis

Farah, CS; Ford, Pauline; Allen, Kristine; Vu, Anthony; McCullough, MJ

doi:10.5772/30997

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“…Review of the literature was undertaken to formulate a questionnaire based on barriers and triggers to seeking help by oral cancer patients. 27 Questions were framed in a manner that took into consideration qualitative statements that were provided by oral cancer patients in previous studies. Ethical clearance was granted by the University of Queensland Dental Science Research Ethics Committee.…”

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Patient perspectives of diagnostic delay for suspicious oral mucosal lesions

Allen

Farah

2015

Australian Dental Journal

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Background: This study aimed to investigate patient experiences regarding the discovery of and subsequent referral for suspicious oral mucosal pathology. The population under investigation were patients of an oral medicine clinic in Australia who had been referred for oral lesions suspected for malignancy. Methods: A self-completed questionnaire gathered information regarding patient experiences and beliefs leading up to diagnosis at their review appointments. Results: Fifty-four per cent of participants knew about their mucosal pathology before referral. The highest proportion of delay occurred between self-discovery of a lesion and seeking help. Ninety-one per cent of self-aware participants had reason for seeking help in relation to their mucosal pathology. The three most common reasons for this was the desire for an explanation, being advised by a health care provider or presence of pain. Conclusions: Some patients were unaware of their own oral mucosal pathology and some seek help only when worried, in pain or following advice. Practitioners should examine the oral mucosa to detect suspicious oral mucosal pathology since patients may not be aware of its existence.

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confidence: 99%