Background Early diagnosis of head and neck cancer (HNC) will improve patient outcomes. The low incidence of HNC renders its detection challenging for a general practitioner (GP) in primary health care (PHC). Patients and methods To examine these challenges. our cohort consisted of all patients visiting PHC centres in the City of Helsinki in 2016. https://www.rxkaitori.com/product-category/venture-ventronic-electronic-control-gear/