TY - JOUR T1 - Yonder: Oral cancer, PSA, dizziness, and vaginal health JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 574 LP - 574 DO - 10.3399/bjgp16X687805 VL - 66 IS - 652 AU - Ahmed Rashid Y1 - 2016/11/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/66/652/574.abstract N2 - Yonder: a diverse selection of primary care relevant research stories from beyond the mainstream biomedical literatureAlthough many people opt to see their dentist when they develop oral symptoms, it is also a common reason for presentation to general practice. Given the rising incidence and poor survival of oral cancer in the UK, a team of researchers from Brighton sought to investigate the role of GPs in the identification and referral of affected patients.1 A total of 161 patients responded to their survey, of which 56% had been referred to secondary care by their GP and 32% by their dentist. The commonest presenting symptoms were mouth ulcer, lump in the mouth or face, and mouth soreness.Worryingly, 15% of patients delayed presentation for more than … ER -