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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Head and neck cancer (HNC) treatments significantly impact patient appearance and function, increasing the risk of body image disturbances.
  • Longitudinal studies on body image in HNC patients are scarce, highlighting a need for further research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence, level, and course of body image concerns in newly diagnosed HNC patients.
  • To identify correlates of pre-treatment body image concerns and predictors of post-treatment concerns.
  • To examine the association between body image concerns and psychological distress, support, and substance misuse.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study involving 223 newly diagnosed HNC patients (72% participation rate).
  • Data collected via structured clinical interviews and psychometric measures at 3 and 6 months post-diagnosis.
  • Multiple linear regression analyses were used to identify predictors of body image concerns.

Main Results:

  • 68% of HNC patients reported body image concerns at diagnosis, increasing to 89% immediately post-treatment.
  • Pre-treatment correlates included physical symptom burden, communication/eating difficulties, denial coping, suicidal ideation, and prior anxiety.
  • Post-treatment concerns were predicted by baseline body image, physical symptom burden, and neuroticism.

Conclusions:

  • Body image concerns are prevalent and worsen after HNC treatment.
  • Identifying patients with pre-treatment concerns, high physical symptom burden, and neuroticism is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • This study aids in identifying HNC patients at higher risk for body image disturbances, informing clinical practice.