Article
Oncology
Alexandria Harris, Jinhong Li, Karley Atchison, Christine Harrison, Daniel Hall, Tyler VanderWeele, Jonas T. Johnson, Marci L. Nilsen
Summary: This study evaluates the relationship between demographics, clinical characteristics, and posttreatment symptom burden with the subjective sense of flourishing among head and neck cancer survivors. The results suggest that late- and long-term side effects of treatment and financial hardship are associated with lower levels of flourishing.
Article
Oncology
Sanjana Balachandra, Rebecca L. Eary, Rebecca Lee, Erin M. Wynings, David J. Sher, Teena Sura, Yulun Liu, Brittny N. Tillman, Baran D. Sumer, Elizabeth Mayfield Arnold, Jasmin A. Tiro, Simon C. Lee, Andrew T. Day
Summary: The study found that head and neck cancer survivors have higher rates of smoking, heavy drinking, and high mental health burden compared to survivors of other cancers. There is a bidirectional relationship between high mental health burden and smoking/heavy drinking, and nonpartnered marital status and insurance status are associated with these adverse factors.
Article
Oncology
Sung Jun Ma, Austin J. Iovoli, Kristopher Attwood, Kimberly E. Wooten, Hassan Arshad, Vishal Gupta, Ryan P. McSpadden, Moni A. Kuriakose, Michael R. Markiewicz, Jon M. Chan, Wesley L. Hicks, Mary E. Platek, Andrew D. Ray, Elizabeth A. Repasky, Mark K. Farrugia, Anurag K. Singh
Summary: The study examined the association between financial toxicity and survival in head and neck cancer patients, finding that high financial toxicity was significantly correlated with worse overall and cancer-specific survival rates. Further research is needed to investigate the impact of financial toxicity and how to mitigate its risks in HNC patients.
Article
Oncology
Aaron T. Seaman, Kristen L. Seligman, Khanh K. Nguyen, Zaid Al-Qurayshi, Nicholas D. Kendell, Nitin A. Pagedar
Summary: A significant percentage of head and neck cancer survivors discontinue care with their treating institution. Factors associated with discontinuation include demographic and oncologic factors, pointing to potential clinical and care delivery interventions.
Article
Oncology
Kelly Saesen, Julie van der Veen, Bertien Buyse, Sandra Nuyts
Summary: The study aimed to confirm the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, as well as investigate the risk factors for developing OSA in this population. The results showed that patients treated for head and neck cancer are at a higher risk of developing OSA, with referral to a sleep clinic recommended for those experiencing fatigue and sleeping problems. Further research is needed to identify potential risk factors and develop prevention and treatment strategies.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christian A. Maino Vieytes, Alison M. Mondul, Sylvia L. Crowder, Katie R. Zarins, Caitlyn G. Edwards, Erin C. Davis, Gregory T. Wolf, Laura S. Rozek, Anna E. Arthur
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of four a priori-defined diet quality indices on nutrition impact symptoms (NIS) in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) 1 year postdiagnosis. It was found that higher adherence to the aMED and DASH diet quality indices before treatment may help reduce NIS burden at 1-year postdiagnosis.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fiona Menger, Jennifer Deane, Joanne M. M. Patterson, Peter Fisher, James O'Hara, Linda Sharp
Summary: This study explores the experiences of rumination among survivors of head and neck cancer, identifying four themes with linked subthemes on the content and process of rumination.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Mark Farrugia, Han Yu, Sung Jun Ma, Austin J. Iovoli, Kayleigh Erickson, Elizabeth Wendel, Kristopher Attwood, Kimberly E. Wooten, Vishal Gupta, Ryan P. McSpadden, Moni A. Kuriakose, Michael R. Markiewicz, Jon M. Chan, Wesley L. Hicks, Mary E. Platek, Andrew D. Ray, Elizabeth A. Repasky, Anurag K. Singh
Summary: The study found that providing financial counseling for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy significantly reduced financial difficulties at the end of treatment, stabilizing financial difficulty scores.
Article
Oncology
Linda Sharp, Laura-Jayne Watson, Liya Lu, Sam Harding, Katrina Hurley, Steve J. Thomas, Joanne M. Patterson
Summary: This study investigated cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in head and neck cancer patients using data from the Head and Neck 5000 prospective clinical cohort. The findings revealed a high prevalence of CRF, indicating the need for additional interventions and supports for affected patients.
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Danielle N. Margalit, Talya Salz, Rebecca Venchiarutti, Kristi Milley, Mairead McNamara, Sophie Chima, Jamieson Wong, Paige Druce, Larissa Nekhlyudov
Summary: This systematic review found that there are few high-quality studies addressing the needs of head/neck cancer survivors. Most of the interventions focused on the surveillance and management of physical effects, with some also addressing psychosocial effects. Future research should aim to address a broader range of survivorship care, including chronic disease management and health promotion/disease prevention.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jennifer Dalton, Pamela Rothpletz-Puglia, Joel B. Epstein, Shristi Rawal, Heidi Ganzer, Rebecca Brody, Laura Byham-Gray, Riva Touger-Decker
Summary: This study applied the Social Cognitive Transition (SCT) Model of Adjustment to investigate how head and neck cancer survivors transition in their eating experience, focusing on taste and oral function changes, weight loss concerns, and coping strategies that draw upon social and cultural dimensions. Results show that utilizing cognitive adaptation and coping strategies can support identity transition related to the eating experience following cancer therapy.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yuan-Yuan Fang, Cheng-Ping Wang, Yen-Ju Chen, Pei-Jen Lou, Jenq-Yuh Ko, Jiu-Jenq Lin, Min-Ru Chen, Yeur-Hur Lai
Summary: The study aimed to assess the physical activity status, muscle strength, and flexibility of head and neck cancer survivors compared to national normative data, examine differences in physical activity subgroups, and explore the association between stretching exercises and cervical range of motion. Findings showed that HNC survivors had poorer fitness levels and engagement in physical activity, with those meeting WHO guidelines reporting better quality of life and muscle strength. Longitudinal research to investigate changes in fitness and barriers to physical activity compliance is recommended for enhancing the health and well-being of HNC patients.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Chloe B. Warinner, Regan W. Bergmark, Rosh Sethi, Eleni M. Rettig
Summary: Cancer-related activity limitations are more common among HNC survivors compared to survivors of other cancers, especially affecting socioeconomically disadvantaged survivors.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Khalil Baddour, Mark Fadel, Meng Zhao, Michael Corcoran, Maryanna S. Owoc, Teresa H. Thomas, Lindsay M. Sabik, Marci L. Nilsen, Robert L. Ferris, Leila J. Mady
Summary: Objective financial metrics have a significant impact on subjective financial toxicity in head and neck cancer survivors, with lower earnings, loss of earnings after diagnosis, and greater annual out-of-pocket expenses as a proportion of earnings all contributing to higher financial distress. Understanding these socioeconomic characteristics could help in the development of pre-treatment screening tools to detect at-risk individuals and intervene early in cancer survivorship.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mayur D. Mody, James W. Rocco, Sue S. Yom, Robert Haddad, Nabil F. Saba
Summary: Head and neck cancer is the seventh most common type of cancer worldwide, with the predominant risk factors being tobacco use, alcohol abuse, and oncogenic viruses. Treatment typically involves a multidisciplinary approach with surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic therapy, and is challenging due to site-specific and histology-specific variations.
Article
Oncology
Maria C. Franca, Valerie E. Boyer, Mary A. Gerend, Minjee Lee, Kelli D. Whittington, Stacey L. McKinney, Sandra K. Collins, Richard C. McKinnies, Eric Adjei Boakye
Summary: This study examines the level of awareness among college students regarding the link between HPV and HPV-associated cancers, as well as the demographic and lifestyle factors associated with this awareness. The findings show that awareness of this link is generally low, except for cervical cancer. Men and sexually naive students have lower levels of awareness. This highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve knowledge about HPV and its association with cancer, which could potentially increase HPV vaccine uptake.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Justin M. Barnes, Evan M. Graboyes, Eric Adjei Boakye, Erin E. Kent, Jeffrey F. Scherrer, Eliza M. Park, Donald L. Rosenstein, Yvonne M. Mowery, Junzo P. Chino, David M. Brizel, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters
Summary: The study found that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was associated with a decrease in suicide incidence among cancer patients, particularly young adults in states with Medicaid expansion. Expanding access to healthcare may reduce the risk of suicide among cancer survivors.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eric Adjei Boakye, Anh-Thu Runez, Chantel C. Hoskin Snelling, Jessica R. Lamberson, Veronica Halloway, Ngozi Ezike, Gayathri S. Kumar
Summary: Newly resettled refugee women in Illinois have a high rate of pregnancy complications, particularly in the first 8 months after arrival in the US. This study found that over half of the hospital encounters were related to pregnancy complications, with a significant number of women from Iraq and Burma, most of whom had Medicaid insurance. Therefore, refugee women would benefit from increased awareness and education about prenatal care, as well as improved access to and referrals for healthcare services.
JOURNAL OF IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Angela L. Mazul, Smrithi Chidambaram, Jose P. Zevallos, Sean T. Massa
Summary: The incidence of head and neck cancer varies by site and demographic subgroups. This study found notable trends in incidence rates among non-White groups and non-oropharyngeal sites. Future research should consider stratifying analyses to better understand health disparities, taking into account smoking rates, sexual behaviors, and shifting demographics.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Eric Adjei Boakye, Yuri Fedorovich, Megan White, Sameer Vohra, Meredith Volle, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, Mary A. Gerend
Summary: This study found low HPV vaccination rates among adolescents in central Illinois, particularly in rural areas. Adolescents residing in rural areas and those who were not up to date on other vaccinations were less likely to initiate and complete the HPV vaccine. Interventions are needed to increase HPV vaccine uptake, particularly in rural areas.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Shreya P. P. Ramkumar, Matthew C. C. Simpson, Eric Adjei Boakye, Aleksandr R. R. Bukatko, Jastin L. L. Antisdel, Sean T. T. Massa, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters
Summary: This study aimed to assess the independent prognostic role of human papillomavirus (HPV) status in sinonasal cancer. The results showed that HPV16/18-positive sinonasal cancer had a higher survival rate compared to HPV-negative cases, while other high-risk and low-risk HPV subtypes had similar survival rates to HPV-negative disease. Therefore, HPV status may be an important independent prognostic factor in sinonasal cancer.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Joshua B. Smith, Prerana Jayanth, Scott A. Hong, Matthew C. Simpson, Sean T. Massa
Summary: Uninsured individuals aged 55-64 have worse outcomes compared to their insured counterparts. Adequate coverage can prevent these delays. This study investigates the impact of Medicare on the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Emily Z. Z. Yan, Benjamin M. M. Wahle, Sean T. T. Massa, Paul Zolkind, Randal C. C. Paniello, Patrik Pipkorn, Ryan S. S. Jackson, Jason T. T. Rich, Sidharth V. V. Puram, Angela L. L. Mazul
Summary: This study aimed to understand the impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) on race and socioeconomic status (SES) disparities in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) patients. The results showed that Black patients had lower overall survival rates than patients of other races in both HPV-positive and HPV-negative OPSCC. Higher SES was associated with improved survival in all patients. Low SES Black patients had significantly worse survival than low SES patients of other races.
Meeting Abstract
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Oluwole Babatunde, Eric Adjei Boakye, Sarah Nguyen, Olivia Okereke, Clark Frank, Anusuiya Nagar
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Thembekile Shato, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Eric Adjei Boakye, Qiang John Fu, Juliet Iwelunmor, Anne Sebert Kuhlmann
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Aleksandra Vidovich, Amy Williams, Samantha H. Tam, Mary K. Miller, Maria Olex, Sami Nassar, Alex Rodriguez, Eric Adjei Boakye
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Melissa Christina White, Oyomoare L. Osazuwa-Peters, Dina K. Abouelella, Justin M. Barnes, Eric Adjei Boakye, Trinitia Y. Cannon, Tammara L. Watts, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Oluwole A. Babatunde, Whitney E. Zahnd, Eric Adjei Boakye, Melanie S. Jefferson, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, Chanita Hughes Halbert, Swann A. Adams
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Eric Adjei Boakye, Mrudula Nair, Amy Williams, Elizabeth Alleman, Christine Joseph, Dina Abouelella, Oluwole A. Babatunde, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)