Quality of life following treatment for T1a glottic cancer with surgery or radiotherapy: outcomes from the Head and Neck 5000 cohort

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James O’Hara ◽  
Alex Whitmarsh ◽  
Miranda Pring ◽  
Steve Thomas ◽  
Andy Ness
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Glottic Cancer

Preliminary Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life after Tongue Reconstruction with the Vastus Lateralis Myofascial Free Flap

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armando De Virgilio ◽  
Andrea Costantino ◽  
Raul Pellini ◽  
Gerardo Petruzzi ◽  
Giuseppe Mercante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Vastus Lateralis ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Donor Area ◽  
Tongue Reconstruction ◽  
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AbstractThe aim of the present study is to report our preliminary experience with the vastus lateralis myofascial free flap (VLMFF) for tongue reconstruction according to tongue and donor site functional outcomes. Twelve consecutive patients (F: 5; median age: 54.0 years, interquartile range or IQR 42.75–69.0) were included. The validated European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer of the Head and Neck 35 Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-H&N35) and the performance status scale for head and neck cancer (PSS-HN) questionnaires were used to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) was used to self-report the donor area function. All patients were successfully treated, and no VLMFF failure was detected during a median follow-up period of 10.5 months (IQR: 6.5–33.0). The HRQOL showed a median EORTC QLQ-H&N35 score of 56.0 (IQR: 50.0–72.5). The median PSS-HN score was 80.0 (IQR: 45.0–95.0), 75.0 (IQR: 62.5–100.0), 75.0 (IQR: 62.5–100.0) for “Normalcy of Diet,” “Public Eating,” and “Understandability of Speech,” respectively. The self-reported function of the lower extremities (donor area) showed a median LEFS of 59.0 (IQR: 32.5–74.0). This study reports optimistic data regarding the functional and quality of life outcomes after tongue reconstruction using VLMFF. Prospective controlled studies are needed to demonstrate advantages and disadvantages when compared with other reconstructive techniques.

scholarly journals Patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes in relation to provider-assessed adverse events during head and neck radiotherapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua R. Niska ◽  
Cameron S. Thorpe ◽  
Michele Y. Halyard ◽  
Angelina D. Tan ◽  
Pamela J. Atherton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Quality Of Life Outcomes ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Head And Neck Radiotherapy

Predictors of Quality‐of‐Life Improvements Following Global Head and Neck Surgery Trips to Underserved Regions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat A. Panuganti ◽  
Aria Jafari ◽  
Sarek Shen ◽  
Jesse R. Qualliotine ◽  
Elizabeth A. Schueth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery

Mapping the University of Washington Quality of life questionnaire onto EQ‐5D and HUI‐3 indices in patients with head and neck cancer

Head & Neck ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 513-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert F. Stephens ◽  
Christopher W. Noel ◽  
Jie (Susie) Su ◽  
Wei Xu ◽  
Murray Krahn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
University Of Washington ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
The University
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