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Article: Evaluation of factors affecting post-treatment quality of life in oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients primarily treated with curative surgery: an exploratory study
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ABSTRACT: The aim was to explore the impact of important clinico-demographic factors on the post-treatment quality of life (QOL) in surgically treated oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients. 63 consecutive follow-up oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients treated primarily with surgery were recruited. 55 patients sent the completed questionnaires and finally included in this study. QOL and important sub-domains of the QOL were assessed. Mean QOL scores (SD) were computed, level of significance was set at P<0.05. The mean composite QOL score and standard deviation (SD) for oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients were 76.6 (15.2) and 73.4 (13.9), respectively. Patients with higher T-stage (T3 and T4) and higher overall-stage (III and IV) had lower mean QOL scores as against early T (T1 and T2) and overall early-stage (I and II); mean scores (SD) 64.3 (13.6) and 72.3 (13.8), and 76.6 (13.6) and 81.7 (14.1), respectively. Younger patients had lower mean scores (SD) than older patients; mean QOL scores (SD) 69.7 (14.0) and 79.6 (SD), respectively. Patients with reconstruction had lower mean QOL scores as compared to those without reconstruction; mean scores (SD) 67.6 (16.0) and 77.4 (12.5), respectively. In conclusion, tumor-stage, overall-stage, age of patients, and reconstruction had a significant direct effect on the post-treatment QOL of oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients. KeywordsQuality of life (QOL)–Oral cancer–Oropharyngeal cancer–Head and neck cancer–Questionnaire–UWQOLArchiv für Klinische und Experimentelle Ohren- Nasen- und Kehlkopfheilkunde 04/2012; 269(2):591-599. · 1.29 Impact Factor -
Article: A rare case of jugular foramen chordoma with an unusual extension.
Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery 05/2011; 137(5):513-6. · 1.92 Impact Factor
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2012
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Royal Marsden Hospital
- Head and Neck Unit
London, ENG, United Kingdom
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