Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Specific Needs and Their Implications for Survivorship Care Planning.

Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Specific Needs and Their Implications for Survivorship Care Planning.
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2018 Oct 01;22(5):523-528
Authors: Berkowitz CM, Allen DH, Tenhover J, Zullig LL, Fischer JE, Pollak KI, Hicks MR, Hillson JV, Koontz BF
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience significant sequelae of treatment, including long-term physical side effects and ongoing cancer surveillance.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to understand patients' survivorship knowledge gaps and supportive care needs.
METHODS: Through an anonymous cross-sectional survey, the authors evaluated 41 HNC survivors' knowledge regarding post-treatment issues.
FINDINGS: Patients had undergone a variety of treatment modalities.
PMID: 30239504 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Berkowitz CM, Allen DH, Tenhover J, Zullig LL, Fischer JE, Pollak KI, Hicks MR, Hillson JV, Koontz BF Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research