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  • Oncology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potential contributor to fatigue in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation.
  • Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can affect airway mechanics, potentially increasing OSA risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after chemoradiation in head and neck cancer patients.
  • To conduct a scoping review and exploratory meta-analysis of existing studies.

Main Methods:

  • Searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library for studies on incident OSA post-radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
  • Included studies that isolated treatment effects and reported OSA rates.
  • Performed an exploratory meta-analysis on 13 eligible studies.

Main Results:

  • A modest, nonsignificant trend towards increased mild OSA risk was observed with radiotherapy (p=0.15).
  • Chemotherapy was not associated with an increased risk of mild (p=0.41) or moderate (p=1.00) OSA.
  • Identified 559 papers, with 13 meeting criteria for meta-analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Current studies are limited in size and number.
  • Evidence does not support an increased risk of OSA following radiotherapy.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand OSA risk post-chemoradiation.