Variations in Symptom Severity Patterns Among Oropharyngeal and Laryngeal Cancer Outpatients During Radiation Treatment: A Pilot Study

摘要

Background: Pain, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, taste change, appetite loss, and mouth sores are associated with radiotherapy (RT). Knowledge of individual symptom patterns (ISPs) and differences among patients during RT can provide vital information for evaluation and delivery of patient-tailored care.