Browsing Doctoral Theses / Doktorsavhandlingar Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper by Subject "Head and neck cancer"
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Nutritional aspects of advanced Head and Neck Cancer and impact of different factors in Head and Neck Cancer of Unknown Primary
(2018-05-25)Background/Aims: Swallowing problems and malnutrition are common in advanced head and neck (HN) cancer. The aim of paper I was to study whether percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) affected the long-term swallowing ... -
Treating radiation-induced trismus in head and neck cancer;Exercise intervention and risk structures
(2015-01-07)Abstract The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the incidence of trismus in head and neck cancer (HNC) and to assess the treatment of radiation-induced trismus with a structured jaw exercise program using jaw ... -
Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life and Nutrition
(2023-05-24)The aim of this thesis was to explore the impact of treatment on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), fatigue and nutrition in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. The tumour locations often induce problems with swallowing ...