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Treatment Complications of Head and Neck Cancers and Rehabilitation Measures: A Narrative Review.
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- MBSR effects on positive psychological traits and experiential avoidance in head and neck cancer: a randomized controlled trial.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2025Trial
- Navigating fatherhood and identity reconstruction among fathers with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A qualitative study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Article
- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: current and emerging therapeutic strategies.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026Review
- Influencing factors of oral frailty in elderly patients with head and neck cancer: a multicenter, cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Observational
- Validating cancer-specific and generic quality of life (QoL) instruments among patients with head and neck cancers: incorporating the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Head and Neck Module with generic QoL instruments.Psicologia, reflexao e critica : revista semestral do Departamento de Psicologia da UFRGS · 2026Article
- Exploring lived experiences in oral cavity cancer: an Asia-Pacific perspective on psychosocial challenges and opportunities for enhanced patient-centric care.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Latent profiles of frailty in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Ultrasound-guided, nursing-led, phase-based swallowing rehabilitation in elderly patients with MIBG-positive medullary thyroid carcinoma followingFrontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Fatigue and FEA of zygomatic implant systems in bilateral maxillary defects.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Prognostic significance of dipeptidyl peptidase-7 (DPP7) in HPV16-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with induction chemoradiotherapy.Discover oncology · 2025Article
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- Advancing Head and Neck Cancer Therapies: From Conventional Treatments to Emerging Strategies.Biomedicines · 2025Review
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Abstract
Head and neck cancers (HNCs) are malignant tumors mainly from squamous cells in the head and neck tissues. Treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach with surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. However, the long-term prognosis for patients with advanced-stage tumors is guarded, with a median survival time of approximately 24 months. HNC patients have very high rates of depression and anxiety and the highest suicide rate among all cancers due to the intense and challenging nature of the treatment, underscoring the importance of our collective efforts. Rehabilitation success depends on various factors, including tumor, patient, and treatment-related factors. Patients may require post-treatment oral rehabilitation measures, including implants, obturators, and flexible dentures. These measures are crucial, but they often need to be more utilized. Patients may face challenges in maintaining oral hygiene and managing mucositis. Additionally, it is essential to address other intricacies such as trismus, xerostomia, gustatory dysfunctions, neuropathy, speech impairments, and psychological disturbances. Unfortunately, there is little literature on post-treatment rehabilitative measures. Despite its crucial role in improving patients' quality of life, rehabilitation often receives inadequate attention compared to treatment. Our narrative review, which covers various factors that affect rehabilitation, including oral rehabilitation measures and post-treatment complications, is anticipated to deliver practical insights to professionals and inspire positive changes in their regular practice.
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