head and neck neoplasms/fatigue

Background and Rationale Patients who receive radiation therapy for head and neck cancer treatment are susceptible to side-effects such as a significant loss in body mass and a loss of muscle mass (cancer cachexia) compared to pre-treatment. In addition, radiation therapy treatment may cause

BACKGROUND Radiotherapy is a key component in the management of head and neck tumors and primary or metastatic cancer of the central nervous system. Various radiation treatment methods employ different types of fractionation and conformational protocols designed to deliver focused radiation to

This is a longitudinal study which aims to examine the short- and long-term eating difficulties, its related factors and its impacts. The participants will be recruited in the outpatient department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) in NTUH. The inclusion criteria are (a) diagnosed as head and neck

Data were collected from 92 participants in northern Taiwan medical center Radiation Outpatient.They are randomly assigned to the experimental group (n=46) with Acupoint stimulation and control group(n=46). Outcomes were assessed according to the pain, Brief fatigue inventory, Hospital anxiety and

The incidence of head and neck cancer (HNC) has increased in Sweden during the last decades. Radiotherapy (RT) is a cornerstone of treatment either as single or combined modality treatment. There is emerging awareness that RT affects the immune system. For HNC patients treated with RT nutritional

Cancer treatments, including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, are often linked to acute and late side effects. Historically, these effects were assessed by physicians and scored using standardized scales such as the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE). Thorough and accurate

The incidence of head and neck cancers is the 6th in Taiwan, and head and neck cancers are the 5th leading cause of cancer death, causing approximately 2000 death in 2010. Head and neck cancers patients usually require multimodality treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. These

Caregiver: If you agree to take part in this study, your demographic information (such as your age, sex, and race) will be recorded at your first visit. After your first visit, you and the patient will be assigned to 1 of 2 groups. You will either automatically be assigned to Group 1 if you are in

Participants will be stratified by early (within 18 months of surgery) and late (> 18 months of surgery) and randomized on a one-on-one basis to (1) a supervised therapeutic exercise program for the neck and shoulder (serving as standard care) or (2) a combined therapeutic and lower body resistance

Although the potential negative impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatment on eating ability and quality of life is well documented there is no evidence based and standardized rehabilitation program available for Danish patients affected by HNC while going through radiotherapy (with or

Ganetespib is a small molecule inhibitor of HSP90 that is currently being studied in several ongoing clinical trials. Investigators have demonstrated that ganetespib sensitizes colorectal cell lines to the effects of chemo radiotherapy in vitro. Ganetespib may have an anti-tumor effect in head and

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is increasing in incidence and has an improved prognosis compared to other head and neck malignancies when treated with standard combination chemoradiation. The current standard regimen of high dose cisplatin and