Factors influencing quality of life in patients during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

Radiotherapy (RT) in combination with chemotherapy is a standard of care for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The RT is associated with side effects, which impact on quality of life (QoL). Thus, the aim of this prospective longitudinal study was to investigate the impact of RT on the QoL of patients with HNSCC during RT.From September 2008 to February 2010, 205 patients with locally advanced HNSCC were enrolled. The...