Concerns and Needs of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer in the COVID-19 Era.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the concerns and needs of patients and survivors of head and neck cancer (HNC) in the COVID-19 era.

Study design

Prospective cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Contact lists of 5 North American HNC advocacy groups.

Methods

A 14-question survey was distributed to the contact lists of 5 HNC advocacy groups evaluating patient and survivor needs and concerns related to their cancer care and COVID-19.

Results

There were 171 respondents, with 75% in the posttreatment period. The most common concern was contraction of COVID-19 (49%). More patients in active treatment preferred in-person visits than those in the early (≤5 years) and late (>5) survivorship period (72% vs 61% vs 40%, P < .001). A higher percentage of late survivors prefer

SUBMITTER: Yan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8489761 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature