Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg | Volume 5, Issue 8 | Research Article | Open Access

Evaluating Quality of Life and Psychosocial Outcomes in HPV-Associated Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

Mei C^{1 *}, Hartlein T¹ , Thielhelm T¹ , Lugo-Fagundo M¹ , Nisenbaum E¹ , Landera M^1,2, Lundy D^1,2, Mantero A¹ , Pozo-Kaderman C^2,3, Topping Weed DT^1,2 and Sargi Z^1,2

1 Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, USA 2 Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA 3 Department of Psychosocial Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, US

^*Correspondance to: Mei C 

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Abstract

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) -positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC) has been increasing in incidence for the past three decades. However, long-term effects of disease and treatment on Quality of Life (QOL) and psychosocial outcomes in the HPV-associated OPSCC population specifically are limited. Understanding the patient-specific factors that lead to changes in post-treatment QOL and psychosocial outcomes of anxiety, depression, and body image disturbance is of utmost importance to support cancer survivorship. This study also sought to define important functional changes and psychosocial outcomes in the HPV-associated OPSCC population to aid in guiding future research into connecting patients with therapeutic resources as part of patientspecific survivorship care plans.

Keywords:

Human papillomavirus; Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma; Head and neck cancer; Quality of life

Citation:

Mei C, Hartlein T, Thielhelm T, LugoFagundo M, Nisenbaum E, Landera M, et al. Evaluating Quality of Life and Psychosocial Outcomes in HPVAssociated Head and Neck Cancer Survivors. Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022; 5(8): 1206.