End of Life Care in the Head and Neck Cancer Patient

Abstract

Past the point of no longer being able to control malignancies of the oral cavity and head and neck, the decision-making process must shift to one that essentially concerns itself with creating comfort for the patient. The role of family, physicians and other care givers becomes, in many ways more directed as active neoplasia-related concerns become less relevant. Challenges remain significant in terms of continuing management of prior treatment-related side effects and functional impairments to providers concerning themselves with maintenance of dignity, honoring the wishes of the family and creating full understanding on the part of all parties concerned what the goals of treatment cessation and palliation are key as death approaches.

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