The Impact of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC) on Nutritional Outcomes

The Impact of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC) on Nutritional Outcomes

Background: Patients undergoing (chemo) radiotherapy for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) are at high risk of malnutrition during and after treatment. Malnutrition can lead to poor tolerance to treatment, treatment interruptions, poor quality of life (QOL) and potentially reduced surviv...

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Main Authors: Jane Harrowfield, Elizabeth Isenring, Nicole Kiss, Erin Laing, Ruby Lipson-Smith, Ben Britton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
oropharyngeal cancer
OPSCC
head and neck
human papillomavirus
HPV
malnutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/514

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