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Swallowing functional outcomes and nutritional status in head and neck cancer radiotherapy: longitudinal study.

Yu-Jie WangLichuan ZhangShuai JinHongmei LiLiqing GongYanli WangSanli JinYiwei CaoYian ShihQian Lu
Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2020)
The swallowing functional outcomes were negatively correlated with nutritional status. Healthcare professionals should identify early on the population at higher risk and focus on multiple toxicities, especially the management of pharynx mucositis, to improve nutritional status.
Keyphrases
  • radiation induced
  • early stage
  • radiation therapy
  • locally advanced