Weight loss in head and neck cancer patients little noticed in general practice
van Wayenburg, C.A.M.; Rasmussen-Conrad, E.L.; Berg, Van Den; Merkx, Matthias AW; Staveren, Wija A van; van Binsbergen, J.J.; van Weel, Chris
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Introduction: In head and neck cancer patients, weight loss increases morbidity and mortality, and decreases treatment tolerance and quality of life. Early nutritional intervention has beneficial effects on these factors. Aim: We observed patients' weight courses after specialists' care and surveyed nutrition-related documentation by general practitioners (GPs). Methods: From a Head and Neck Oncology Centre (HNOC) study, 68 patients were asked to participate in an extended general practice...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2010 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/81014 |
Source: | Journal of Primary Health Care |
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