INSET: Search strategy and selection criteria.doi:10.1002/9781119163411.ch40Sian LewisChair of BDA Specialist Oncology Group, Velindre Cancer Centre, Wales, United KingdomRachael DonnellyGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United KingdomJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd...
While these recommendations have previously been made with respect to CRF management in a general cancer population, we would recommend ensuring that shared terminology and approaches appropriately target HNC survivors with CRF, and their unique functional needs. For example, CRF symptoms related to ...
Weight loss without dieting is a potential sign of cancer. Mystery fevers and/or chills (especially in diabetic patients). A fierce headache, and/or an inability to bend the head forward (nuchal rigidity), and/or fever, and/or altered mental state are all symptoms of meningitis (inflammation...
Head and neck cancer Head and neck cancers is a term which is used to collectively include many different types of malignant tumours that can occur in or around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, and mouth. Inflammatory arthritis Inflammatory arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Your body’s nor...
persistent unilateral oropharyngeal symptoms or signs (>3weeks) even in the absence of the ‘traditional predisposing factors’ (smoking, alcohol, age) to head & neck squamous cell carcinoma. One would welcome vaccination schedules which include the HPV subtypes associated with head and neck cancer....
Health-related quality of life was assessed using the EORTC-QLQ-C30 and head and neck cancer specific module at baseline and 6 months later.19 NHS resource use (number of hospital inpatient days, outpatient days, and GP visits) was collected up to 24 months after surgery, using a ...
Head and neck cancer (HaNC) can be debilitating, resulting in high symptom burden. Physical activity (PA) can improve quality of life; however, less than 9
Aim: To assess Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Trust compliance with the “Suspected cancer: recognition and referral NICE guideline” and look at the validity of the symptoms patients are referred with to our Head and Neck cancer service. Method: All new referrals seen in the Head and Neck cancer...
In non-Asian Ontarians we see that oropharynx cancer is now the predominant cancer type, and symptoms should be investigated with this in mind. Regardless of immigration status, individuals of South Asian and Chinese ethnicity have higher rates of oral cavity and nasopharynx cancer, respectively, ...
Neck muscle pain can be a disruptive force, affectingdaily activitiesand overall well-being. Understanding the causes, symptoms and effective treatments makes it possible to seek relief. Whether through self-care practices, targeted exercises or medical interventions, the path to apain-freeneckis with...