Head and neck cancer patients report lessened symptoms when monitored remotely

Below is the report of a new study carried out on head and neck cancer:
“Our study generated evidence on how newer technologies can be integrated into cancer care relatively easily and improve patient outcomes without interfering too much in a person’s daily life,” Susan K. Peterson, lead author in the study and a professor in the  Department of Behavioral Science at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, said in a statement. “This study was done during a rather intense period in the patients’ care for head and neck cancer. The system helped their physicians to provide valuable support that ultimately resulted in lower symptom severity.”

"This study demonstrates the power of leveraging smart technology to improve the care of people with cancer. These tools helped simplify care for both patients and their care providers by enabling emerging side effects to be identified and addressed quickly and efficiently to ease the burden of treatment. I hope that these or similar technologies will be broadly available to patients soon," ASCO President Dr. Bruce E. Johnson said in a statement. 




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