Knowledge of Head and Neck Cancer Among Medical Students in the UK

Head and neck cancers (HNC) refer to malignancies found in mucosal surfaces anywhere from the paranasal sinuses to the larynx including the various glands and cavities. Between the years 2016 and 2018, there were about 3900 new cases every year amongst women and 8600 new cases per year for men, making it the 13th most common cancer in women and 4th most common amongst men.The aim of our study is to evaluate the amount and type of teaching UK medical students receive on head and neck cancer as well as assess their current knowledge of these cancers.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 5, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Raian Jaibaji, Khansa Irfan, Anum Choudry, Medha Pillaai, Ayesha Khan, Hassan Mustafa, Hadi Jawad, Faida Al-Maiyah, Sydney Lee Anthony Barnes, Ali Abdul Hussein, Ayah Alesmail, Jakob Hassan-Dinif, Maryam Khalil, Mohammed Albazooni Source Type: research