Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea following head and neck cancer treatment: A cross-sectional study

Background and objectives: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is clinically defined by signs of daytime sleepiness and objective measures of disordered breathing during sleep. The literature is still controversial on the incidence and aetiology of OSA secondary to head and neck cancer treatment. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate and discuss the prevalence of OSA in patients treated with surgery and/or chemo/radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Materials and methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic search was performed on May 2020 using the MEDLINE database, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The searches were conducted using combinations of the following terms: head and neck cancer, OSA, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, partial laryngectomy, laryngeal cancer, neoplasm, tumour, carcinoma, and oropharyngeal cancer. Results: Our results suggest that head and neck cancer patients have a higher incidence of OSA (59.78%) compared to the general population; differences may occur based on the type of treatment. Conclusions: Clinicians should recognise the higher prevalence of OSA in patients treated for head and neck cancer and should consider a comprehensive sleep history as part of the evaluation and management of these patients. Further research is needed to evaluate the exact prevalence, aetiology, and correct management of OSA after treatment for head and neck cancer.

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Cancer Cachexia Affects Patients with Head and Neck Cancer in All Stages of Disease: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrition and Cancer ◽

10.1080/01635581.2020.1869792 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Obed Solís-Martínez ◽

Karolina Álvarez-Altamirano ◽

Diana Cardenas ◽

Yanelly Trujillo-Cabrera ◽

Vanessa Fuchs-Tarlovsky

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Cancer Cachexia ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Compared characteristics of current vs. past smokers at the time of diagnosis of a first-time lung or head and neck cancer: a cross-sectional study

BMC Cancer ◽

10.1186/s12885-018-4253-5 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Corinne Vannimenus ◽

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Hélène Bricout ◽

Olivier Le Rouzic ◽

François Mouawad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Time

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Quality of life among head and neck cancer treated patients in South India: A cross-sectional study

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research ◽

10.1016/j.jobcr.2021.02.002 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 215-218

Author(s):

Manali Deb Barma ◽

Meignana Arumugham Indiran ◽

Pradeep Kumar R ◽

Arthi Balasubramaniam ◽

M.P Santhosh Kumar

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

South India ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Assessment of hospital anxiety and depression in newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients in cancer institutes — A cross-sectional study

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11i4.3971 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 7811-7816

Author(s):

Sushanthi S ◽

Meignana Arumugham Indiran ◽

Pradeep Kumar Rathinavelu ◽

Arthi Balasubramaniam

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Newly Diagnosed ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Hospital Anxiety ◽

Cross Sectional

Individuals often encounter psychological distress after a diagnosis of cancer, especially head and neck cancer (HNC). Worries regarding restricted functions, facial disfigurement, waiting time for investigation and duration of hospital stay for treatment make them feel awful. Often this feeling goes unnoticed and is underestimated. We aimed to assess the prevalence of the dreadful feeling in terms of anxiety and depression in newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted in two cancer-treating institutions in South India. About 357 freshly diagnosed HNC patients participated in the study. Pre-validated Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to assess the anxiety and depression levels. Descriptive statistics was done to report socio-demographic, clinical variables and mean scores. Independent t-test and correlation test were done for comparison and association, respectively. Mean depression score for males and females was 11.481, 11.865, respectively. Mean anxiety score for males was 11.708 and 11.792 for females. There was a strong positive correlation between depression and anxiety score (0.864) among patients. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean anxiety and depression scores among gender, socioeconomic status, marital status and cancer stages (p>0.05). Newly diagnosed HNC patients had an abnormal level of anxiety and depression, which needs special attention and care during treatment for a better outcome.

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A Cross Sectional Study On The Quality Of Life After Ablative Surgery Of Head And Neck Cancer In a Caucasian Population

Annals of Dentistry ◽

10.22452/adum.vol9no1.1 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

K.Y. Dong ◽

M.S. Chan ◽

S.T. Ong

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Caucasian Population ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ablative Surgery

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Obstructive sleep apnoea after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica ◽

10.14639/0392-100x-n0895 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 (5) ◽

pp. 338-342

Author(s):

Federico Leone ◽

Giulia Anna Marciante ◽

Chiara Re ◽

Alessandro Bianchi ◽

Fabrizio Costantini ◽

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Keyword(s):

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Sleep Apnoea ◽

Obstructive Sleep

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Dysphagia and its impact on the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients: institution-based cross-sectional study

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-020-05440-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tseganesh Asefa Yifru ◽

Sezer Kisa ◽

Negalign Getahun Dinegde ◽

Niguse Tadele Atnafu

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Low Income ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Swallowing Problems

Abstract Objective Impaired swallowing is a primary medical concern in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. Swallowing therapy and supportive care to relieve swallowing problems among HNC patients are recommended. However, no data shows the effect of dysphagia on the quality of life (QoL) among Ethiopian patients. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess swallowing function and its impact on QoL. Results The sample included 102 HNC patients who visited oncology clinics at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Majority were male (53.90%), employed (70.6%), single (57.80%), and completed some level of formal education (66.60%) with a mean age of 42.58 years (SD ± 14.08). More than half of the patients (69.6%) medical expenses were covered by the government. Most were suffering from advanced stage HNC (59.80%), squamous cell carcinoma (62.70%), and the most prevalent tumor location was nasopharynx (40.20%). The mean MDADI score was 53.29 (SD ± 15.85). Being female, low income, suffering from laryngeal cancer, advanced tumor, and undergoing a single modality therapy were crucial determinants of poor QoL related to swallowing problems. It is recommended to assess swallowing related QoL of patients using a validated tool and be included in treatment protocols.

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