Patient-reported outcomes in head and neck cancer: a cross-sectional analysis of quality of life domains across early and advanced UICC stages.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients experience a variety of post-treatment symptoms that affect their quality of life (QoL). This study aims to assess the most prevalent symptoms and their relationship to cancer stage (UICC I-IV) while identifying areas for targeted intervention.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 340 HNC patients at the University Hospital Erlangen from January to December 2019. QoL and its domains were assessed using the German version of the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 4 (UW-QoL v.4), with comparisons made between early-stage (UICC I & II, n = 180) and advanced-stage (UICC III & IV, n = 160) patients. Statistical analysis examined differences in QoL and its individual domains.

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SUBMITTER: Allner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11906576 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature