scholarly journals Changes in health related quality of life in women and men undergoing radiation treatment for head and neck cancer and the impact of smoking status in the radiation treatment period

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Egestad ◽  
Nina Emaus
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Radiation Treatment ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Impact of exercise with TheraBite device on trismus and health-related quality of life: A prospective study

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132096172
Author(s):  
Charlotte Montalvo ◽  
Caterina Finizia ◽  
Nina Pauli ◽  
Bodil Fagerberg-Mohlin ◽  
Paulin Andréll
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Oncologic Treatment ◽  
The Impact

Trismus is a common symptom in patients with head and neck cancer that affects many aspects of daily life negatively. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of structured exercise with the jaw-mobilizing device TheraBite on trismus, trismus-related symptomatology, and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with head and neck cancer. Fifteen patients with trismus (maximum interincisal opening [MIO] ≤35 mm) after oncologic treatment for head and neck cancer, underwent a 10-week exercise program with the TheraBite device and were followed regularly. Time between oncologic treatment and start of TheraBite exercise ranged from 0.7 to 14.8 years (average 6.2 years). MIO, trismus-related symptoms, and HRQL was assessed before and after exercise and after 6 months. A significant improvement in MIO was observed post-exercise (3.5 mm, 15.3%, p = 0.0002) and after 6-month of follow-up (4.7 mm, 22.1%, p = 0.0029). A statistically significant correlation was found between increased MIO and fewer trismus-related symptoms. In conclusion, exercise with TheraBite improved MIO and trismus-related symptoms in patients with trismus secondary to head and neck cancer. Structured exercise with the jaw-mobilizing device seems to be beneficial for patients with trismus independent of time since oncologic treatment.

Photobiomodulation reduces the impact of radiotherapy on oral health-related quality of life due to mucositis-related symptoms in head and neck cancer patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allisson Filipe Lopes Martins ◽  
Marília Oliveira Morais ◽  
Sebastião Silvério de Sousa-Neto ◽  
Ana Paula Gonçalves de Jesus ◽  
Tulio Eduardo Nogueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The impact of late treatment-toxicity on generic health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy

Oral Oncology ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 768-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bram L.T. Ramaekers ◽  
Manuela A. Joore ◽  
Janneke P.C. Grutters ◽  
Piet van den Ende ◽  
Jos de Jong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Late Treatment ◽  
The Impact

Psychological Distress and Health-Related Quality of Life among Head and Neck Cancer Patients during the First Year after Treatment

2016 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Benedetta Ninu ◽  
Guido Miccinesi ◽  
Francesco Bulli ◽  
Alessio De Massimi ◽  
Maria Grazia Muraca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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