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Predictors of quality of life after treatment for oral cavity and oropharyngeal carcinoma

Theresa A. Gurney, David W. Eisele, Lisa A. Orloff, Steven J. Wang

Otolaryngology · 2008 · 35 citations · 13 references

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Abstract

Stage, gastrostomy-tube dependence, complication, recurrence, and treatment modality influence quality of life. A better understanding of the impact of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer treatment on quality of life will enable us to better advise our patients.

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