Development of a protocol for assessment of suicide risk in patients with head and neck cancer

a.sfakia shared this article with you from Inoreader Development of a protocol for assessment of suicide risk in patients with head and neck cancer Via Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the 7th most prevalent cancer globally, with an increasing incidence in recent years which is expected to continue. For many patients, the experience of receiving a diagnosis of HNC and subsequent treatment is disturbing and traumatic. Evidence suggests that HNC patients have a significantly increased risk of suicide compared with other cancer patients and the general population. Multiple social and medical factors may increase suicide risk in an individual, and include smoking and alcohol misuse. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.