Clinical Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
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- 1 April 2004
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 130 (4) , 401-408
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.130.4.401
Abstract
Research on treatment decision making has suggested that patients frequently make treatment decisions based on probability of survival. However, when 2 different treatment modalities have similar survival rates, quality of life (QoL) factors are important considerations for patients. In head and neck cancer treatment, QoL issues and assessment of QoL outcomes are especially important for patients and their caregivers because of the potential impact on important functions such as speech, swallowing, and breathing, as well as cosmesis and communication.Keywords
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