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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021

Resilience: an essential element in head and neck cancer survivorship and quality of life.

Chelsea MacDonald, Julie A Theurer, Kevin Fung, John Yoo, Philip C Doyle

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Status and influencing factors of resilience among patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Chelsea MacDonaldLaboratory for Well-Being and Quality of Life in Oncology, Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University, Elborn College, Room 2200, 1201 Western Rd., London, N6G 1H1, Canada. cmacdo96@uwo.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2649-3512
Julie A TheurerSchool of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Kevin FungDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, London, Canada.
John YooDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, London, Canada.
Philip C DoyleLaboratory for Well-Being and Quality of Life in Oncology, Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University, Elborn College, Room 2200, 1201 Western Rd., London, N6G 1H1, Canada.
Western University · CALondon Health Sciences Centre · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeIndividuals with head and neck cancer (HNCa) face myriad biopsychosocial challenges. Even after treatment completion, these challenges may cause continued disablement and diminished quality of life (QoL). Resilience may serve to minimize the disabling impact of HNCa and, in turn, maximize QoL. The purpose of this study was to formally assess resilience in HNCa survivors and explore its relationship with QoL.

methodsA cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. Forty HNCa survivors completed three validated, self-report questionnaires pertaining to the collection of resilience and QoL data. Descriptive and correlational analyses were performed.

resultsResilience was identified in HNCa survivors and a positive correlation was found between resilience and QoL.

conclusionsData suggest that resilience may buffer the influence of HNCa on QoL. Thus, screening for reduced levels of resilience may proactively facilitate identification of those who are most vulnerable to the psychosocial impact of HNCa. Interventions that foster resilience may ameliorate the challenges of HNCa and maximize QoL.

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Resilience, PsychologicalCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMaleQuality of LifeSurvivorshipHead and neck cancerPsycho-oncologyQuality of lifeResilienceSurvivorship

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