Importance of nursing care in head and cancer patients

Supporting a patient during head and neck cancer treatment is a great challenge both for patients and health care worker. From symptomatic management to psychosocial concern, each patient’s needs differ and must be re-assessed repeatedly. These physical and emotional symptoms can be demoralizing. It may cause emotional suffering, social isolation, and loss of self-esteem.

Keywords: Head and neck cancer patient, Nursing care, Oral care.