Mask-related anxiety and distress during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
Haryana M DhillonGeorgia K B HalkettPublished in: Journal of medical radiation sciences (2023)
Some patients experience mask-related anxiety and distress when undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Building on the paper by Forbes et al (doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.658) this editorial discusses techniques to implement to improve the patient experience through education and support.