Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Specific Needs and Their Implications for Survivorship Care Planning.
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Journal Article
BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience significant sequelae of treatment, including long-term physical side effects and ongoing cancer surveillance. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to understand patients' survivorship knowledge gaps and supportive care needs. METHODS: Through an anonymous cross-sectional survey, the authors evaluated 41 HNC survivors' knowledge regarding post-treatment issues. FINDINGS: Patients had undergone a variety of treatment modalities.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Berkowitz, CM; Allen, DH; Tenhover, J; Zullig, LL; Fischer, JE; Pollak, KI; Hicks, MR; Hillson, JV; Koontz, BF
Published Date
- October 1, 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 22 / 5
Start / End Page
- 523 - 528
PubMed ID
- 30239504
Pubmed Central ID
- 30239504
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1538-067X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1188/18.CJON.523-528
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States