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Review
. 2022 Dec 19;37(1):46-52.
doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1759798. eCollection 2023 Feb.

Psychological Survivorship in Head and Neck Cancer

Ciaran Lane  1 , Ryan C Higgins  1 , Neerav Goyal  1
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Psychological Survivorship in Head and Neck Cancer

Ciaran Lane et al. Semin Plast Surg. .

Abstract

Survivorship for head and neck cancer patients presents unique challenges related to the anatomic location of their disease. After treatment, patients often have functional impairments requiring additional care and support. In addition, patients may have psychological challenges managing the effect of the disease and treatment. Routine screening is recommended for the identification of psychological conditions. This article reviews the latest research on key psychological conditions associated with head and neck cancer. It discusses risk factors for the development of each condition and provides recommendations for the management of patients who may present with psychological concerns.

Keywords: anxiety; body image disturbance; depression; psychology; suicide; survivorship.

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A model of survivorship including a combined approach to biological, functional, psychological, and social aspects of care.
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