Survivorship therapy needs after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: surveying opportunities for growth (STRONG).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are at risk for long-term side effects and require thorough survivorship care following completion of radiation therapy (RT). We aimed to identify survivorship interest and needs following RT.

Methods

Patients with HNSCC who completed RT from Jan 2013 to April 2023 completed questions based on the five-domain Cancer Survivorship Framework (physical effects, psychosocial effects, cancer screening, chronic conditions, health promotion) and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (interest, knowledge, barriers).

Results

Of 1,123 patients, 317 participated (response rate 28%). Patients were 64% (n = 203) male with a mean age of 64 years (SD 12), with 66% (n = 209) finishing treatment >

SUBMITTER: Larson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12041175 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature