Evaluation of Malnutrition and Quality of Life in Patients Treated for Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer

Background. Oral and oropharyngeal cancer is a debilitating disease with high morbidity and mortality. Depending on the site and extent of the involvement of the cancer and the type of treatment modality, these patients can develop pain, trismus, xerostomia, dysphagia, and taste disturbances, compro...

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Main Authors: Shruthi Pingili, Junaid Ahmed, Nanditha Sujir, Nandita Shenoy, Ravikiran Ongole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9936715