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- Incidence of head and neck cancer is rising in Denmark, affecting about 1,600 patients yearly and increasing the burden on services.
- Surgical treatment frequently causes long-term functional sequelae such as dysphagia, speech and respiratory difficulties that impair quality of life and may raise mortality.
- Psychological burden is considerable with elevated risks of depression and suicide; clinicians must recognise warning signs and offer appropriate rehabilitation services.
Ugeskr Laeger. 2026 May 11;188(20):V12251016. doi: 10.61409/V12251016.
ABSTRACT
Head and neck cancer incidence is rising, affecting ~1,600 patients annually in Denmark. Treatment often causes long-term sequelae that impair quality of life and may increase mortality. The extent depends on tumour location and may present as dysphagia, speech and respiratory difficulties. The psychological burden is considerable, with an elevated risk of depression and suicide. Consequently, this review finds it is important that clinicians recognise warning signs and know available rehabilitation services.
PMID:42186889 | DOI:10.61409/V12251016
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