scholarly journals Dental Awareness and Barriers in Reducing the Risk of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) Among Non-head and Neck Cancer Patients

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Yi Lim ◽  
Zhiling Chan ◽  
Rozita Abdul Malik ◽  
Wen-Lin Chai
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Angiogenic Therapy ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
The University

Abstract Objectives. The objectives of this study are to assess the dental awareness in reducing the risk of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) among non-head and neck cancer patients and their barriers of attending pre-medication dental evaluation (PMDE). Methodology: This study was conducted in the Department of Oncology of the University of Malaya Medical Centre. Non-head and neck cancer patients who are currently or will be undergoing anti-resorptive and/or anti-angiogenic therapy were interviewed using a questionnaire that consist of questions on patient’s awareness, attitude, and barriers of receiving PMDE. Ethics approval was obtained. Results. In total, 17 patients were interviewed. Only 6 patients were informed by the medical doctors about the risk of MRONJ. Nine patients were advised by the medical doctors to have the PMDE prior to the therapy, and most of them in this group follow the instruction and already had their PMDE done prior to the therapy. The other 8 patients, who did not attend a PMDE, thought it was not important because their medical doctors neither inform them about MRONJ, nor refer them for PMDE. Conclusion. Patients’ awareness of MRONJ risks and preventive strategies are poor. The main barrier for PMDE is the lack of referral and information on MRONJ from the medical doctors. Patients’ attitudes were positive towards PMDE if they were referred by the medical doctors.

scholarly journals Filipino head and neck cancer patients and their quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 439
Author(s):  
Frederic Ivan L. Ting ◽  
Aylmer Rex B. Hernandez ◽  
Reno Eufemon P. Cereno ◽  
Irisyl B. Orolfo-Real ◽  
Corazon A. Ngelangel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Head And Neck Cancers ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

<p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Background: </span></strong>In the management of head and neck cancer (HNC), assessment of quality of life (QoL) is imperative because of the potentially debilitating effect of treatment toxicities. Currently, there are no published data assessing the QoL in Filipino HNC patients, thus this study.</p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Methods: </span></strong>This cross-sectional study utilized the University of the Philippines - Department of Health Quality of Life scale. Patients with head and neck cancers at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital from February to September 2019 were invited to participate.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Results: </span></strong>A total of 418 patients were included in the study with a mean age of 42 years old (range 18 to 73 years old). In general, Filipino head and neck cancer patients had moderate QoL (mean score of 4.59±0.79). All of the QoL domains (physical, emotional, cognitive, and related functions) had a score of 3-5 (moderate), except for the social status domain which had a mean score of 5.51±0.83 (high). Among socio-demographic factors, patients who are employed and with additional funding sources on top of their income have better global QoL (p&lt;0.01). Clinically, patients with higher stages of disease, fungating tumors, post-laryngectomy, have a feeding tube, with a tracheostomy, and had chemotherapy have lower global QoL (p&lt;0.01).</p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Conclusions: </span></strong>Filipino patients with head and neck cancers have an overall moderate quality of life, with high scores in the social domain. Patients with higher tumor burdens and have been exposed to chemotherapy have lower QoL scores, while patients with financial stability and aid have better QoL scores.</p><p class="abstract"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>

Spanish validation of the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire for head and neck cancer patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 143 (6) ◽  
pp. 801-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gonzalo Nazar ◽  
María Luisa Garmendia ◽  
Michel Royer ◽  
Jennifer A. McDowell ◽  
Ernest A. Weymuller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Spanish Validation ◽  
The University

Acute and Chronic Depressive Disorders in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

2020 ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Leonid Bardenshtein ◽  
Valeriy Leontiev ◽  
Aleksey Drobyshev ◽  
Aleksandr Tsimbalistov ◽  
Nikolay Malginov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Depression Prevalence ◽  
Patient Category ◽  
Antipsychotic Drug Treatment ◽  
Timely Administration

The review focuses on depressive disorders in cancer patients. The article summarizes the findings of domestic and foreign studies on depression prevalence, clinical symptoms and treatment in head and neck cancer patients. Early detection of affective disorder and timely administration of antipsychotic drug treatment is shown to be important for this patient category.

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