Publication Date
2-1-2022
Journal
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
DOI
10.1002/lio2.702
PMID
35155786
PMCID
PMC8823162
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
11-30-2021
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes
Keywords
consensus statement, head and neck cancer, survivorship
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To provide a consensus statement describing best practices and evidence regarding head and neck cancer survivorship.
METHODS: Key topics regarding head and neck cancer survivorship were identified by the multidisciplinary membership of the American Head and Neck Society Survivorship, Supportive Care & Rehabilitation Service. Guidelines were generated by combining expert opinion and a review of the literature and categorized by level of evidence.
RESULTS: Several areas regarding survivorship including dysphonia, dysphagia, fatigue, chronic pain, intimacy, the ability to return to work, financial toxicity, lymphedema, psycho-oncology, physical activity, and substance abuse were identified and discussed. Additionally, the group identified and described the role of key clinicians in survivorship including surgical, medical and radiation oncologists; dentists; primary care physicians; psychotherapists; as well as physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists.
CONCLUSION: Head and neck cancer survivorship is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach centered around patients and their caregivers. As survival related to head and neck cancer treatment improves, addressing post-treatment concerns appropriately is critically important to our patient's quality of life. There continues to be a need to define effective and efficient programs that can coordinate this multidisciplinary effort toward survivorship.
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