participants. Pre-and postintervention surveys were conducted to assess the needs of the population and the overall satisfaction with the program. Results: The pilot program took place on May 18, 2015. Target enrollment was 30 patients and caregivers; 30 people registered and 28 attended (15 men, 13 women; 20 survivors, 8 caregivers). Most of the HNC survivors were >2 years from diagnosis and >1 year from their last cancer treatment. The key components of the program included (1) motivational welcome by physician staff; (2) physical activity programs including gentle yoga, NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), and a physical therapy session entitled "Open & Release Your Neck & Shoulders"; (3) resiliency participatory group sessions for both survivors and caregivers; and (4) a hands-on nutrition/cooking session demonstrating strategies to increase consumption of vegetables and fruits by making whole food smoothies and soup. Twenty-one participants responded to the preintervention survey. The top 2 reasons for participation were to improve overall health and increase energy. Other common reasons included to increase strength, increase flexibility, improve quality of life or longevity, and reduce weight or improve body composition. Twenty-six of the 28 participants responded to the postintervention survey. Sixty-one percent and 33% of patients were very satisfied and satisfied, respectively, and 1 person (6%) was neutral. Eighty-eight percent and 12% of caregivers were very satisfied and satisfied, respectively. No participants were dissatisfied. On the postintervention survey, the following components were rated most valuable: gentle yoga, NEAT, and the nutrition session. Physician referral was cited as an important motivator to participation. Conclusion: A comprehensive HNC-specific wellness intervention is feasible in this underserved patient population, and further programs for HNC patients should be developed.
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