Head and neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study

Head and neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study

Abstract Background Head and Neck cancer (HNC) is characterized by significant mortality and morbidity. Treatment is often invasive and interferes with vital functions, resulting in a delicate balance between survival benefit and deterioration in quality of life (QoL). Therefore, including prognosti...

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Main Authors: Arta Hoesseini, Emilie A. C. Dronkers, Aniel Sewnaik, Jose A. U. Hardillo, Robert J. Baatenburg de Jong, Marinella P. J. Offerman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Prognosis
Life expectancy
Head and neck cancer
Focus groups
Qualitative research
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-020-6554-8

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