Depressive Symptoms, Smoking, Drinking, and Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Duffy, Sonia A.; Ronis, David L.; Valenstein, Marcia; Fowler, Karen E.; Lambert, Monique; Bishop, Carol; Terrell, Jeffrey E.

doi:10.1176/appi.psy.48.2.142

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“…According to Rogers et al, HNC patients should also optimize their enjoyment and manage treatment-related barriers to improve treatment and the patient's psyche [63][64][65]. Also, after confirming the diagnosis, psychological support and early counseling have a huge impact on the patient's QOL, and it is very important to improve the patient's knowledge about cancer and his or her mental condition.…”

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Head and Neck Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life

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Patients suffering from head and neck cancers often require a multidisciplinary approach before and after surgery. Restoration of facial esthetics, speech, mastication and others often requires a long-lasting, divided rehabilitation. Quality of life (QOL) is measurable in a patient's life before and after surgery and complete treatment. The state of QOL has different parameters depending on the patient's clinical diagnosis, type of treatment and surgeries performed. In this paper, the authors are focusing on the quality of life of patients suffering from head and neck cancers and a proper multidisciplinary approach to achieving proper functions will be described. Also, the patient's self-esteem improvement and psychological evaluation is necessary (Adv Clin Exp Med 2014, 23, 6, 1019-1027).

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“…After diagnosis, approximately one-third of patients with head and neck cancer continue to smoke, 16% continue to drink hazardously, and 46% are depressed (9). Depression likely impedes smoking and alcohol cessation efforts.…”

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A Tailored Smoking, Alcohol, and Depression Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Duffy

Ronis

Valenstein

et al. 2006

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &Amp; Prevention

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Background: Smoking, alcohol use, and depression are interrelated and highly prevalent in patients with head and neck cancer, adversely affecting quality of life and survival. Smoking, alcohol, and depression share common treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants. Consequently, we developed and tested a tailored smoking, alcohol, and depression intervention for patients with head and neck cancer. Methods: Patients with head and neck cancer with at least one of these disorders were recruited from the University of Michigan and three Veterans Affairs medical centers. Subjects were randomized to usual care or nurseadministered intervention consisting of cognitive behavioral therapy and medications. Data collected included smoking, alcohol use, and depressive symptoms at baseline and at 6 months.

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“…[14][15][16] As depressive symptoms are known to affect quality of life, 17 it becomes important from a preventive point of view to address patients' concerns early on.…”

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What Are Thyroidectomy Patients Really Concerned About?

Abdul-Sater

Henry

Majdan

et al. 2011

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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Objective. To better appreciate perioperative concerns affecting patients considering thyroidectomy and to understand how they may vary according to patient characteristics.Study Design. Cross-sectional analysis. Setting. Tertiary referral center.Subjects and Methods. The authors recruited patients scheduled for thyroid surgery at the McGill University Thyroid Cancer Center. A total of 148 patients completed the 18-item Western Surgical Concern Inventory-Thyroid (WSCI-T) questionnaire. Psychometrics of the WSCI-T were assessed through a principal component analysis with varimax rotation and reliability analyses. Independentsamples t tests and 2-tailed Pearson correlations were ran, identifying areas of elevated concerns and their relationship to gender, age, and surgical procedure (total vs hemithyroidectomy).Results. The principal component analysis revealed the presence of 3 domains of presurgical concerns on the WSCI-T: Surgery-Related Concerns, Psychosocial Concerns, and Daily-Living Concerns. Reliability coefficients for the WSCI-T Total and subscales were satisfactory. Responses on the WSCI-T indicated on average a moderate overall level of concerns before thyroidectomy. Surgery-Related Concerns was the highest domain of concerns, followed by Daily-Living and Psychosocial Concerns, respectively. Patients were mainly worried about the nodule being cancerous, experiencing a change in voice, and surgical complications. Areas of minor concern included being judged or treated differently, becoming depressed, and feeling embarrassed. Women had higher overall levels of concern than men did. Although there were no significant differences in overall levels of concern according to age and surgical procedure, differences were noted at a subscale and item level.Conclusion. This study establishes a mean that will permit adequate physician counseling and a better management of patients' perioperative worries.

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Depressive Symptoms, Smoking, Drinking, and Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Cited by 150 publications

References 33 publications

Head and Neck Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life

Head and Neck Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life

A Tailored Smoking, Alcohol, and Depression Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

What Are Thyroidectomy Patients Really Concerned About?

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