Impact of Oral Cancer on Quality of Life

Jesus Amadeo Valdez; Michael T Brennan

doi:10.1016/j.cden.2017.09.001

Impact of Oral Cancer on Quality of Life

Dent Clin North Am. 2018 Jan;62(1):143-154. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2017.09.001.

Authors

Jesus Amadeo Valdez¹, Michael T Brennan²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral Medicine, Carolinas Healthcare System, Carolinas Medical Center, PO Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232, USA.
² Department of Oral Medicine, Carolinas Healthcare System, Carolinas Medical Center, PO Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232, USA. Electronic address: mike.brennan@carolinashealthcare.org.

PMID: 29126491
DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2017.09.001

Abstract

The clinical manifestations of oral cancer and the effects of treatment can have a negative impact on a patient's quality of life. Physiologic functions, cosmetic appearance, and psychological well-being can become compromised during the diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship of patients with oral cancer. This article addresses the relationship of oral cancer and quality of life, as well as the different aspects affected by this condition.

Keywords: Financial impact; Oral cancer; Physical impact; Psychosocial impact; Quality of life.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Mouth Neoplasms / complications*
Mouth Neoplasms / psychology*
Mouth Neoplasms / therapy*
Oral Health*
Quality of Life*
Survivors / psychology