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Head and neck cancer

open access: yesEmergency Nurse, 2016
A diagnosis of head and neck cancer can be physically and emotionally debilitating. The condition and its treatment can affect breathing, eating and communicating, and change physical appearance. Head and neck cancer can have profound effects on psychological and psychosocial well-being and subsequent quality of life.
Hamoir, Marc, Grégoire, Vincent
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Head and Neck Cancer [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Oncology, 2009
Head and neck cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The most common cancer in the head and neck area is head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) which is the 6th most common cause of cancer worldwide. Thyroid cancer accounts for approximately 37000 new cases per year in the United States and 1,600 deaths.
A. Psyrri   +5 more
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Head and neck cancer [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Proceedings, 2013
More than 600,000 head and neck cancers (HNC) are diagnosed every year and the incidence and mortality rates vary according to the economical status of the country. Most are oral, pharyngeal or laryngeal squamous cell carcinomas. The most significant risk factors include lifestyle habits (tobacco, alcohol drinking and diet).
Michael J, Walden, Nafi, Aygun
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Predictive classifier for intensive treatment of head and neck cancer [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Background: This study was designed to test the hypothesis that the effectiveness of intensive treatment for locoregionally advanced head and neck cancer (LAHNC) depends on the proportion of patients' overall event risk attributable to cancer ...
Jonathan Harris   +104 more
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Excessive intravenous fluid therapy in head and neck cancer surgery

open access: yes, 2022
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this retrospective study was to present our assessment of modifiable perioperative factors for major cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE).METHODS: This study included an unselected cohort of patients with head and neck ...
Kinnunen I   +4 more
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Head and Neck Cancer [PDF]

open access: yesActa Oncologica, 1996
This synthesis of the literature on radiotherapy for head and neck cancer is based on 424 scientific articles, including 3 meta-analyses, 38 randomized studies, 45 prospective studies, and 246 retrospective studies. These studies involve 79174 patients. The literature review shows that radiotherapy, either alone or in combination with surgery, plays an
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Supportive Care Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Validation of the Dutch Version of the Oral Mucositis Weekly Questionnaire—Head and Neck Cancer

open access: yes, 2022
: Objective: Oral mucositis is one of the most profound toxicities during (chemo)radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, impacting a patient's quality of life.
Baudelet, Margot   +13 more
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Head and neck cancer

open access: yesAnnals of Oncology, 2004
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Licitra L., Locati L. D., Bossi P.
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Head and neck cancer

open access: yesJournal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 2010
Head and neck cancer is traditionally thought of as being a disease associated with alcohol and tobacco abuse and deprivation. It was the fourth most common cancer in males in Scotland in 2000 and just over 1,000 cases were diagnosed in 2007. As smoking becomes less prevalent, a fall in the incidence of head and neck cancer could be anticipated ...
Emily, Crozier, Baran D, Sumer
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