Changes in oral function, swallowing function, and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer: a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Yoshiaki Ihara (Author), Hirotaka Kato (Author), Yuichi Tashimo (Author), Yoshiki Iizumi (Author), Yuma Fukunishi (Author), Hitoshi Sato (Author), Toshikazu Shimane (Author), Koji Takahashi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment can cause oral morbidities, such as oral dryness and dysphagia, affecting the patient's quality of life (QOL). The relationship between oral functions and QOL in patients with early-stage HNC remains poorly studied. This study aimed to ev...