Smoking, drinking, and depression: comorbidity in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.1497
Abstract: We aimed to determine the prevalence and co‐occurrence of tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, and depressive symptoms among a sample of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy. A total of 307 HNC patients participated… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; undergoing radiotherapy; patients undergoing; cancer ... See more keywords
Effect of Body Composition on Outcomes in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2022.2074472
Abstract: Abstract Computed tomography (CT)–assessed body composition is considered a novel prognostic factor for cancer patients. Owing to the need for new prognostic markers for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients undergoing radiotherapy, we investigated the impact of… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; undergoing radiotherapy; body composition; body ... See more keywords
Cardiac implantable electronic device dysfunctions in patients undergoing radiotherapy: A prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1111/jce.15449
Abstract: Increasing numbers of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are undergoing radiotherapy (RT) for cancer. The aim of the study was to prospectively evaluate the incidence, characteristics, and associated factors of CIED dysfunctions related… read more here.
Keywords: implantable electronic; cardiac implantable; device dysfunctions; undergoing radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Oral mucositis and microbial colonization in oral cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy: A prospective analysis in a tertiary care dental hospital.
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DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12454
Abstract: AIM The ulcerative phase of oral mucositis following radiotherapy/chemotherapy for oral cancer colonizes bacteria, fungi and viruses. The role of a microbiota, specifically bacterial colonization in oral mucositis, is still unclear, and there is no… read more here.
Keywords: mucositis; oral cancer; undergoing radiotherapy; colonization ... See more keywords
Effect of the hospital-community-family (HCF) nutritional management on patients with esophageal and head and neck cancers undergoing radiotherapy: a randomized control trial
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DOI: 10.21037/tcr-22-2785
Abstract: Background Malnutrition is particularly common in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers (HNC) and esophageal cancers (EC). Proper nutritional management plays an important role in improving the nutritional status and reducing complications in… read more here.
Keywords: nutritional management; control; group; management ... See more keywords
Psychological Burden of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy and Their Family Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Survey
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DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s398064
Abstract: Background The consequences of Head and neck cancer (HNC) affect both the person who receives the diagnosis and their family caregivers (FCs). Objective To investigate the psychological status of patients and their FCs, and the… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; head neck; depression; anxiety ... See more keywords
Emotional Experiences of Skin Markings Among Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy and Related Factors: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s361916
Abstract: Purpose Patients undergoing radiotherapy often have their skin marked. Previous studies on skin markings examined the durability and physical effects of the markings, but no study has focused on patients’ emotional experiences toward the markings.… read more here.
Keywords: skin markings; emotional experiences; patients undergoing; undergoing radiotherapy ... See more keywords