Quality of life following surgery for head and neck cancer: Evidence from ACRIN 6685
Christopher S. Hollenbeak,
Fenghai Duan,
Rathan M. Subramaniam
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundThis study examined the trajectory of health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) for patients with clinical stage N0 HNSCC enrolled in ACRIN 6685 who underwent elective neck dissection(s).MethodsHRQoL of 230 patients in the ACRIN 6685 trial was measured prospectively up to 2 years following surgery using the University of Washington Quality of Life instrument.ResultsGeneral Health Within the Last 7 Days did not differ significantly from baseline at any follow‐up. General Health Relative to Before Cancer … Show more
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