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Suicide is also a serious problem; head and neck cancer survivors are said to have twice the suicide rate of sufferers of other cancers and four times that of the general public. We will discuss what is needed and what is lacking in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancer, and in their enjoyment of a sufficient life after treatment and palliative care. This collection will address the challenges and complications associated with head and neck cancer treatment, such as radiation-induced toxicity, dysphagia, and speech and language problems and provide practical advice on how to manage these complications and emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care.
The following is a description of what oncologists, dentists, pharmacists, radiation oncologists, and head and neck surgeons should keep in mind when examining patients with head and neck cancer, and what they would like to see happen in the multidisciplinary setting.
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Keywords: Head and neck cancer Multidisciplinary team Multidisciplinary collaboration chemoradiation operation Cancer Treatment
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