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Concerns and Needs of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer in the COVID-19 Era.

Flora Yan, Erika Rauscher, Amanda Hollinger, Mary Ann Caputo, John Ready, Shaun A Nguyen, Carole Fakhry, Cherie-Ann O Nathan, Chris Leonardis, Danielle Yearout and 2 more

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12 authors.

Flora YanMedical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Erika RauscherTHANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation, New York, New York, USA.
Amanda HollingerThe Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Mary Ann CaputoSupport for People With Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Locust Valley, New York, USA.
John ReadyFoundation for Voice Restoration, Greenville, Carolina, USA.
Shaun A NguyenMedical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Carole FakhryJohns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Cherie-Ann O NathanLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
Chris LeonardisSupport for People With Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Locust Valley, New York, USA.
Danielle YearoutHNC Living Foundation, Overland Park, Kansas, USA.
Terry A DayMedical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Michael G MooreSchool of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the concerns and needs of patients and survivors of head and neck cancer (HNC) in the COVID-19 era. STUDY

designProspective cross-sectional survey.

settingContact lists of 5 North American HNC advocacy groups.

methodsA 14-question survey was distributed to the contact lists of 5 HNC advocacy groups evaluating patient and survivor needs and concerns related to their cancer care and COVID-19.

resultsThere were 171 respondents, with 75% in the posttreatment period. The most common concern was contraction of COVID-19 (49%). More patients in active treatment preferred in-person visits than those in the early (≤5 years) and late (>5) survivorship period (72% vs 61% vs 40%,

conclusionsDuring the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with HNC who were actively undergoing treatment had increased need for support resources and preferred in-person provider visits. Alternatively, a higher percentage of patients >5 years from treatment preferred virtual visits. Emotional support outside of family and friends was sought out by a majority of respondents. Further research is needed to determine what support and educational resources are needed to best aid these various populations.

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COVID-19head and neck cancer support

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PMID34616997
PMCPMC8489761

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