Radiation-induced fibrosis in patients with head and neck cancer: a review of pathogenesis and clinical outcomes

P Ramia, L Bodgi, D Mahmoud… - Clinical Medicine …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Radiotherapy-related fibrosis remains one of the most challenging treatment related side
effects encountered by patients with head and neck cancer. Several established and …

Adaptation and validation of the dynamic imaging grade of swallowing toxicity for flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing: DIGEST-FEES

HM Starmer, L Arrese, S Langmore, Y Ma… - Journal of Speech …, 2021 - ASHA
Purpose While flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a common clinical
procedure used in the head and neck cancer (HNC) population, extant outcome measures …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of radiation-induced toxicities on quality of life of patients treated for head and neck cancer

HP van der Laan, L Van den Bosch, E Schuit… - Radiotherapy and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose The aim of this study is to establish the relative impact of physician-rated toxicities
and patient-rated symptoms in head and neck cancer (HNC) on quality of life (QOL) and to …

[HTML][HTML] Swallowing exercise during head and neck cancer treatment: results of a randomized trial

SF Hajdú, I Wessel, SO Dalton, SJ Eskildsen… - Dysphagia, 2022 - Springer
The diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) can have substantial impact
on swallowing function, nutritional balance, physical function and quality of life (QoL). Early …

[HTML][HTML] Oral and ocular late effects in head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy

KL Westgaard, H Hynne, CD Amdal, A Young… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
A broader understanding of oral and ocular late effects in head and neck cancer (HNC)
patients who underwent intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) may provide valuable …

The experience of head and neck cancer survivorship (including laryngectomy): an integrated biopsychosocial model

MC Jacobson - Current opinion in supportive and palliative care, 2018 - journals.lww.com
The head and neck survivorship experience is characterized by complex changes with
broad impact when examined in an experiential framework. HNC survivor care demands …

[HTML][HTML] App-controlled treatment monitoring and support for patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy: results from a prospective randomized …

T Sprave, M Pfaffenlehner, R Stoian, E Christofi… - Journal of Medical …, 2023 - jmir.org
Background Head and neck cancers (HNCs) are very common malignancies, and treatment
often requires multimodal approaches, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Patients …

[HTML][HTML] Dysphagia and its impact on the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients: institution-based cross-sectional s tudy

TA Yifru, S Kisa, NG Dinegde, NT Atnafu - BMC research notes, 2021 - Springer
Objective Impaired swallowing is a primary medical concern in head and neck cancer (HNC)
patients. Swallowing therapy and supportive care to relieve swallowing problems among …

[HTML][HTML] A randomized controlled study evaluating the head-lift exercise in head and neck cancer patients with radiation-induced dysphagia: effect on swallowing …

K Petersson, C Finizia, N Pauli, H Dotevall… - European Archives of Oto …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Dysphagia is common after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC) and can
affect health-related quality of life (HRQL). This randomized controlled trial aimed to …

Association between human papillomavirus status and health-related quality of life in oropharyngeal and oral cavity cancer survivors

E Kjeldsted, SO Dalton, K Frederiksen, E Andersen… - Oral Oncology, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for a subgroup of head and neck
cancers (HNC). HPV-positive and HPV-negative HNC patients encompass heterogeneous …