Berkowitz, Callie M., Deborah H. Allen, Jennifer Tenhover, Leah L. Zullig, Jonathan E. Fischer, Kathryn I. Pollak, Minoka R. Hicks, John V. Hillson, and Bridget F. Koontz. “Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Specific Needs and Their Implications for Survivorship Care Planning.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 22, no. 5 (01 2018): 523–28. https://doi.org/10.1188/18.CJON.523-528
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.