The multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach and quality of care
M Taberna, F Gil Moncayo, E Jané-Salas… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The core function of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) is to bring together a group of healthcare
professionals from different fields in order to determine patients' treatment plan. Most of head …
professionals from different fields in order to determine patients' treatment plan. Most of head …
Health-related quality of life, psychosocial distress and unmet needs in older patients with head and neck cancer
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the most common cancer involving
the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck and is associated with a number of etiological …
the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck and is associated with a number of etiological …
A comprehensive comparative analysis of treatment modalities for sinonasal malignancies
BACKGROUND Sinonasal malignancies are a rare and heterogeneous group of tumors for
which there is a paucity of robust data with which to guide management decisions. The …
which there is a paucity of robust data with which to guide management decisions. The …
[HTML][HTML] Phase I dose-escalation study of NBTXR3 activated by intensity-modulated radiation therapy in elderly patients with locally advanced squamous cell …
C Hoffmann, V Calugaru, E Borcoman… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose This phase I study assessed the safety of first-in-class radioenhancer
nanoparticles, NBTXR3, in elderly or frail patients with locally advanced head and neck …
nanoparticles, NBTXR3, in elderly or frail patients with locally advanced head and neck …
Treatment of elderly patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
P Szturz, JB Vermorken - Frontiers in oncology, 2016 - frontiersin.org
The demographics of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) is marked
by a growing number of patients aged 65 and over, which is in line with global projections …
by a growing number of patients aged 65 and over, which is in line with global projections …
Management of elderly patients with locoregionally confined head and neck cancer
SV Porceddu, RI Haddad - The lancet oncology, 2017 - thelancet.com
Head and neck cancer in elderly patients represents a major health burden because its
management provides unique and complex challenges for multidisciplinary teams, such as …
management provides unique and complex challenges for multidisciplinary teams, such as …
Evaluation of concomitant systemic treatment in older adults with Head and Neck squamous cell carcinoma undergoing definitive Radiotherapy
Importance The number of older adults with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
(HNSCC) is increasing, and these patients are underrepresented in clinical trials. It is …
(HNSCC) is increasing, and these patients are underrepresented in clinical trials. It is …
The older adult with locoregionally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: knowledge gaps and future direction in assessment and treatment
R Maggiore, ZS Zumsteg, K BrintzenhofeSzoc… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Older adults with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) pose unique treatment
and supportive care challenges to oncologists and other cancer care providers. The majority …
and supportive care challenges to oncologists and other cancer care providers. The majority …
Management of older patients with Head and Neck Cancer: a Comprehensive Review
The projected increase in life expectancy over the next few decades is expected to result in
a rise in age-related diseases, including cancer. Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a …
a rise in age-related diseases, including cancer. Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a …
Clinical and therapeutic considerations for older adults with head and neck cancer
DR Dickstein, AE Powers, D Vujovic… - … Interventions in Aging, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Approximately 30% of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are
at least 70 years of age, and this percentage is expected to increase as the population …
at least 70 years of age, and this percentage is expected to increase as the population …