van Holstein, Yara van Deudekom, Floor J. Trompet, Stella Postmus, Iris Uit den Boogaard, Anna van der Elst, Marjan J. T. de Glas, Nienke A. van Heemst, Diana Labots, Geert Altena, Mariëtte
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BMC Geriatrics
BackgroundTreatment decisions concerning older patients can be very challenging and individualised treatment plans are often required in this very heterogeneous group. In 2015 we have implemented a routine clinical care pathway for older patients in need of intensive treatment, including a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) that was used to s...
Yifru, Tseganesh Asefa Kisa, Sezer Dinegde, Negalign Getahun Atnafu, Niguse Tadele
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BMC Research Notes
ObjectiveImpaired swallowing is a primary medical concern in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. Swallowing therapy and supportive care to relieve swallowing problems among HNC patients are recommended. However, no data shows the effect of dysphagia on the quality of life (QoL) among Ethiopian patients. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess s...
Loewen, Irene Jeffery, Caroline C. Rieger, Jana Constantinescu, Gabriela
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Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
BackgroundDysphagia is one consequence of head and neck cancer that has a significant impact on quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors. While survival rates continue to improve, focus has shifted to maximizing long-term function, with prevention or prehabilitation programs becoming more common. Prehabilitation programs typically include...
Zhou, Liye Xu, Na Shibata, Hirofumi Saloura, Vassiliki Uppaluri, Ravindra
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Cancer metastasis reviews
Cancer progression is facilitated by distinct mechanisms developed by cancer cells to avoid immune recognition and clearance. The clinical application of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB), via monoclonal antibodies blocking PD-1/PD-L1 and CTLA4, has achieved promising durable therapeutic response in various cancer types, including recurrent and meta...
Rosenberg, Ari J Vokes, Everett E
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The oncologist
Treatment of locoregionally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma involves a multidisciplinary approach that combines surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic therapy. These curative strategies are associated with significant acute and long-term toxicities. With the emergence of human papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiologic factor associated prima...
Rhoten, Bethany A Sellers, Jessie I Baraff, Breanna Holler, Kelly H Ridner, Sheila H
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Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Patients with recurrent head and neck cancer (HNC) may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of having to consider treatment options particularly if they recently completed treatment for their primary disease or when they have no options that may lead to long-term survival. The purpose of this study was to examine patient priorities and preferences duri...
Marino, Michael J Eells, Annica C Mackintosh, Christopher Marks, Lisa
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American journal of otolaryngology
Waltho, Alison Thomson, David Pattison, Richard Woolley, Joanne Hawthorn, Tania
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Journal of psychosomatic research
Taylor, Zachary C Kaya, Erin A Bunn, Jeffrey D Guss, Zachary D Mitchell, Brian J Fairbanks, Robert K Lamoreaux, Wayne T Wagner, Aaron E Peressini, Ben J Lee, Christopher M
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World Journal of Clinical Oncology
BACKGROUND Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is a rare malignancy of the head and neck; however, it accounts for a majority of the tumors of the salivary glands. This study used a national population-based registry to describe the pre-treatment and treatment-related prognostic factors that influence survival in patients with MEC of the major salivary ...
Rogers, Simon N. Allmark, Christine Bekiroglu, Fazilet Edwards, Rhiannon Tudor Fabbroni, Gillon Flavel, Robert Highet, Victoria Ho, Michael W. S. Humphris, Gerald M. Jones, Terry M.
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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Purpose The patient concerns inventory (PCI) is a prompt list allowing head and neck cancer (HNC) patients to discuss issues that otherwise might be overlooked. This trial evaluated the effectiveness of using the PCI at routine outpatient clinics for one year after treatment on health-related QOL (HRQOL). Methods A pragmatic cluster preference rand...
