The Impact of Active Nutritional Support for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy

The Impact of Active Nutritional Support for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy

Objective: Malnutrition is the most common problem in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The radiation toxicities cause decreased food intake, with resultant severe weight loss and malnutrition. This study sought to determine whether an active nutrition impr...

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Main Authors: Vutisiri Veerasarn, Nattapatch Janhom, Yaowalak Chansilpa, Nan Suntornpong, Kullathorn Thephamongkhol, Nantakan Apiwarodom, Janjira Petsuksiri, Pittaya Dankulchai, Jiraporn Setakornnukul, Achiraya Teyateeti, Warissara Rongthong, Panid Chaysiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2019-12-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
Subjects:
Head and neck cancer; radiotherapy; chemotherapy; chemoradiotherapy; nutrition.
Online Access:https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/229011

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