2013
DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12455
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The illness experience of middle‐aged men with oral cancer

Abstract: Patients with oral cancer have to constantly adjust to the impact of their disease. The study results may serve as a reference for improving clinical practice and the quality of care among patients with oral cancer. Cancer care is multidimensional and holistic. Healthcare professionals should develop a set of plans by which patients receive complete medical care and support, as well as assistance from professionals and family members, as their treatment progresses to help patients face the challenges of cancer. Show more

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“…Radiotherapy and chemotherapy often cause side effects such as mucositis and pharyngitis‐related dysphagia and masticatory disorders (Chen et al., ), in addition to haematological toxicities, nausea, vomiting and loss of physiological functions (Chen et al., ; Cheng et al., ; Molassiotis et al., ; Shahid, ). Therefore, both oral cancer and its treatment greatly impede the ability of patients to perform self‐care activities at home.…”
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“…Radiotherapy and chemotherapy often cause side effects such as mucositis and pharyngitis‐related dysphagia and masticatory disorders (Chen et al., ), in addition to haematological toxicities, nausea, vomiting and loss of physiological functions (Chen et al., ; Cheng et al., ; Molassiotis et al., ; Shahid, ). Therefore, both oral cancer and its treatment greatly impede the ability of patients to perform self‐care activities at home.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Treatment of oral cancer generally involves a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery (Bessell et al, 2011) which poses significant physical, psychological and financial burdens for patients (Cheng et al, 2013). In addition, surgical resection may disfigure the jaw, tongue and surrounding tissues, which can cause chewing and swallowing dysfunction, speech impairment and facial disfigurement.…”
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confidence: 99%
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