Nutrition impact symptoms: Key determinants of reduced dietary intake, weight loss, and reduced functional capacity of patients with head and neck cancer before treatment

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Catherine Kubrak · University of Alberta

Kärin Olson · University of Alberta

Naresh Jha · University of Alberta

Louise Jensen · University of Alberta

Linda J. McCargar · University of Alberta

Hadi Seikaly · University of Alberta

Jeffrey R. Harris ·

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Symptoms present before treatment may adversely affect the dietary intake, weight, and functional capacity of patients. Symptom treatment and management is critical to weight loss prevention.

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Head and Neck Cancer Studies Dysphagia Assessment and Management Nutrition and Health in Aging

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Published in: Head & Neck

Volume 32, Issue 3, pp. 290-300

DOI: 10.1002/hed.21174

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Nutrition impact symptoms: Key determinants of reduced dietary intake, weight loss, and reduced functional capacity of patients with head and neck cancer before treatment

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