Long-Term Outcomes and Survivorship Trajectories in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

Background: In recent years, advances in the management of head and neck cancer have significantly improved short-term clinical outcomes. However, ensuring optimal long-term care requires a deeper understanding of patients’ prognosis and survival beyond the initial treatment period. While much of the current literature has focused on short-term recurrence and survival, there remains a noticeable gap in evidence regarding the extended-term outcomes in this patient population.