A qualitative exploration of the pathway to diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck with perineural spread
Poorva Pradhan,
Ke (Zoe) Wan,
Li Chan
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundPerineural spread (PNS) is associated with a poor prognosis in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (cSCCHN). Hence, investigating facilitators and barriers of early diagnosis and treatment of PNS in cSCCHN may improve outcomes.MethodsPatients were recruited from an institutional database. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted according to the Model of Pathways to Treatment. Thematic analysis was based on the four main intervals in the framework using a data‐driven analytical me… Show more
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