Laryngeal cancer is an indication for a laryngectomy (separation of the airways and digestive tract). Laryngectomy causes a permanent disruption of self-perception. Communication, social interactions, diet andaesthetic appearance are altered. Its modifications disrupt the quality of life of patients and must be taken into account as soon as possible in patient cares.
The aim of the study is to describe quality of life in patients with laryngectomy.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Description: quality of life assessment
Institut Gustave Roussy
Villejuif, France
RECRUITINGEORTC QLQ-C30
The QLQ-C30 is a generic questionnaire with 30 questions coded in 4 response modalities (not at all (1), a little (2), enough (3), a lot (4)) or in 7 response modalities (from very bad (1) to excellent ( 7)). Questions are summarized in five multiitem domains (physical, role, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning) and nine single item domains (fatigue, pain, nausea/vomiting, appetite loss, financial impact; diarrhea, constipation, sleep disturbance and quality of life). Each domain is scored between 0 and 100. For functional domains, a high score value represents a high level of quality of life. For symptom domains, a high score represents an important level of symptoms (a low level of quality of life).
Time frame: Day 0
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