18. Nutritional status and related factors in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy at Hanoi Oncology Hospital in 2021
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This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and describe associated factors of patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy. This was a cross-sectional study on 150 patients, mean age of 53.3 ± 9.15. The results showed that according to PG-SGA (Patient - Generated Subjective Global Assessment), 78.6% were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition (PG-SGA B 47.3%, PG-SGA C 31.3%). The nutritional status was worse in nasopharynx, larynx, and oral cavity (p = 0.016), advanced stages III, IV (p = 0.013), and use of concomitant chemotherapy (p < 0.01). Weight, Mid Arm Circumference, Calf Circumference, Albumin, and haemoglobin decreased gradually according to the severity of malnutrition (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the nutrition status was strongly associated with the quality of life (p < 0.05). Patients with head and neck cancers are susceptible to malnutrition during radiotherapy, so nutritional status should be screened, assessed, and intervened during the treatment process.
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Nutritional status, Head and neck cancer, Radiotherapy, Hanoi Oncology Hospital
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