NO SToPS is an interprofessional supportive care program implemented in 2008 for patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiation. The goals of the program are to reduce radiation treatment breaks and hospitalizations related to toxicity from this difficult treatment. Breaks lead to...

Objectives: To determine the information needs and preferences of patients who had human papillomavirus–associated head and neck cancer (HNC) and who were aged 18–65 years in the post-treatment phase of recovery. Sample & Setting: 205 patients who completed treatment for HNC at two large cancer...

Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience significant sequelae of treatment, including long-term physical side effects and ongoing cancer surveillance. Objectives: The aim of this study is to understand patients’ survivorship knowledge gaps and supportive care needs. Methods:...

Objectives: To provide insight into people’s experiences in dealing with the consequences of head and neck cancer (HNC) in daily life and their needs for self-management support. Sample & Setting: 13 people with HNC who were successfully treated in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the...