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Date Published: 16/05/2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v526i1A.5326
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Vol. 526 No. 1A (2023)
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Nguyễn, K. S. ., Nguyễn, H. D. ., & Lý , X. Q. . (2023). QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH LARYNGEAL CANCER AFTER TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY. Vietnam Medical Journal, 526(1A). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v526i1A.5326

QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH LARYNGEAL CANCER AFTER TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY

Khắc Sơn Nguyễn1,, Hữu Dũng Nguyễn2, Xuân Quang Lý 3
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
2 Cho Ray hospital
3 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City hospital

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Abstract

Background: Total laryngectomy in laryngeal cancer leads to lifelong changes in physical, psychological and social functioning, severely affecting normal daily activities and the patient's quality of life. Objectives: To survey the quality of life in patients with laryngeal cancer after total laryngectomy and find out some factors related to the patient's quality of life. Method: Retrospective study on 47 patients with total laryngectomy at University Medical center HCMC with the EORTC-C30 and EORTC-H&N35 toolkits. Then, analysis was performed to assess the influence of several factors on the patient's quality of life. Result: The overall quality of life of patients after total laryngectomy < 80 points, with a mean score of 50.9 ± 19.4 (16.7 -100 points). Functional index: psycho-emotional index and social integration were slightly reduced. Symptom index: fatigue, insomnia, decreased sense of smell-taste, voice disturbance, communication ability, sexual impairment, cough, feeling sick were mildly and moderately affected. Age factors > 60, female gender, had additional treatment after surgery were factors affecting the patient's quality of life. Conclusion: The overall quality of life of patients after total laryngectomy was moderately impaired. Age factors > 60, female gender, had additional treatment after surgery were factors affecting the patient's quality of life.

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Quality of life, total laryngectomy, laryngeal cancer.

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