Outcomes for patients referred to a head and neck cancer center
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.439Keywords:
head and neck tumors, referral, advanced tumors, treatment, clinical outcomesAbstract
Head and neck cancer is related to high morbidity and mortality. Early referral is particularly important.
We performed a retrospective study concerning all patients referred to the head and neck consultation of Lisbon’s Instituto Português Oncologia over the year of 2008.
Most of the 454 patients observed were male (86%), with a mean age of 60 years. The most common cancer was laryngeal (36%), and most of the tumors (69%) were advanced. Surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy were used in 60% of patients. The average time elapsed between first appointment and treatment was 75 days. The overall 2-year survival rate was 66%.
Most of our patients had advanced tumors at the time of referral. Despite the early beginning of treatment at our center, survival, loco-regional control and treatment options are compromised. Public health policies should be developed to improve public health education regarding head and neck cancer prevention and early referral.
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