Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Nutritional Status and Barriers to Dietary Intake in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Nutritional Status and Barriers to Dietary Intake in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Official Title: Nutritional Status and Barriers to Dietary Intake in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Prior to, on Completion of and Six Weeks After Oncology Treatment

Study ID: NCT00375180

Conditions

Head and Neck Cancer

Interventions

Study Description

Brief Summary: The investigators hope to learn more about how side-effects of RT or RTchemo affect food intake and nutrition status.

Detailed Description: Head and neck cancer patients often have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs while undergoing radiation therapy (RT) and/or chemotherapy (RTchemo). Tumor locations and side effects of RT or RTchemo, including dry mouth, mouth sores, difficulty chewing and swallowing, changes in taste and smell, and loss of appetite, lead to poor food intake and weight loss. The investigators hope to learn more about how side-effects of RT or RTchemo affect food intake and nutrition status.