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Haryana M Dhillon1,2, Georgia K B Halkett3
1Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Abstract:
Some patients experience mask-related anxiety and distress when undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Building on the paper by Forbes et al (doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.658) this editorial discusses techniques to implement to improve the patient experience through education and support.
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