Results: According to the linear model, nine independent predictors, including six
dimensions of KIDSCREEN-52, explain 47.2% of the variability of life satisfaction on the …

Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that have a beneficial effect on health by
exhibiting quantitative and qualitative effects on intestinal microflora and/or modification of …

Objective With the intensification and utilization of multimodal treatment, acute toxicities
have increased; however, the frequency of treatment sequelae in long‐term head and neck …

Background This study was conducted to identify clinicodemographic risk factors for
xerostomia among long‐term oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) survivors. Methods This cross …

Nearly 1.4 million asylum seekers arrived in Europe in 2015. With an unprecedented 822%
increase in the number of asylum applicants, Finland experienced the largest increase in …

Objective In this study patients who have undergone partial (PL) or total laryngectomy (TL)
were evaluated for life quality, self-esteem and sexual dysfunctions. Methods 108 patients …

Purpose Research on symptom clusters is a newly emerging field in oncology; however,
little evidence regarding symptom clusters in head and neck cancer (HNC) is currently …

Introduction Innovations in head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment are often subject to
economic evaluation prior to their reimbursement and subsequent access for patients …

Background Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) experience diminished quality of life
(QOL) during and after treatment. This study examined which characteristics were …

Lack of effective treatment results in the low survival for patients with pancreatic cancer, and
photodynamic therapy (PDT) with photosensitizers has emerged as an effective therapeutic …