Concerted research efforts over the last three decades have resulted in improved survival
and outcomes for patients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The evolution …

Purpose To report long-term (> 4 years) toxicity and quality of life (QoL) among patients with
nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) treated with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) …

Background Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) often demonstrate stress, distress,
anxiety, depression, and are at risk for suicide. These affect their quality of life (QoL) but less …

Background The concept “psychobiotics” claims potential beneficial effect of probiotics on
anxiety, whereas findings from clinical trials are inconsistent. Thus, a meta‐analysis is …

In cancer patients, psychological distress, which encompasses anxiety, depression, and
somatization, arises from the complex interplay of emotional and behavioral reactions to the …

Background Patients with lymphoma are at risk of experiencing adverse physical and
psychosocial problems from their cancer and its treatment. Regular screening of these …

Background Despite advancements in cancer treatment, understanding the long-term
mental health implications for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) survivors remains an …

Purpose: Examine the relationship between mental health comorbidities and health services
outcomes in non-elderly adults with head and neck cancer (HNC). Design: Retrospective …

Purpose To explore whether anxiety and depression are prognostic indexes for overall
survival in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) who underwent intensity …

Background: Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. Being the second leading
cause of death in the world, this fearsome disease is a stressful event capable to cause a …