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Weight loss in post-chemoradiotherapy head and neck cancer patients


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Abu Zaid, Zalina and May, Kay Neoh and Mat Daud, Zulfitri Azuan and Md Yusop, Nor Baizura and Ibrahim, Zuriati and Abdul Rahman, Zuwariah and Jamhuri, Norshariza and Abdul Azim, Aishah Zafirah (2022) Weight loss in post-chemoradiotherapy head and neck cancer patients. Nutrients, 14 (3). art. no. 548. 01-9. ISSN 2072-6643

Abstract

Background: Weight loss is well-known among head and neck (HNC) patients during radiotherapy and could continue after the treatment is completed. Weight monitoring is essential for treatment outcomes and cancer surveillance. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the weight loss during and post-treatment among HNC patients. Methods: A total of 45 out of 50 patients post-treatment were included in this secondary treatment. Data were collected at baseline, at the completion of radiotherapy and one month after completion of radiotherapy. Results: The mean weight loss was 4.53 ± 2.87 kg (7.4%) during treatment and 1.38 ± 2.65 kg (2.1%) post-treatment. There were significant improvements one month after completion of radiotherapy in Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PGSGA), muscle mass, nutrition impact symptoms (NIS) score, energy and protein from oral intake (p < 0.0001). Energy and protein from oral nutritional supplements (ONS) decreased significantly (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: The results of this study underline the importance of early identification and monitoring post-treatment in HNC patients. The post-treatment recovery stage is very important for HNC patients to ensure a healing process.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Hospital Pengajar UPM
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14030548
Publisher: MDPI AG
Keywords: Oncology; Chemotherapy; Radiation; Weight loss; Head cancer; Neck cancer; Treatment outcomes; Nutrition impact symptoms; Oral nutritional supplements; Malnutrition; Rehabilitation phase; Cancer management; Nutritional
Depositing User: Mr. Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Md Ishak
Date Deposited: 14 Feb 2024 08:38
Last Modified: 14 Feb 2024 08:38
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102624
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