Correlation between taste and smell alterations and quality of life in patients treated with radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a cross-sectional study in China
TSAs are prevalent among patients undergoing radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, with the majority experiencing moderate to severe alterations. The findings underscore the importance of implementing targeted interventions to address the sensory alterations and improve the patients' psychological well-being and life quality.
Authors
- Huarong Pang
- Huan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1808-4735)
- Bin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4397-1651)
- Yin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0944-9897)
- Haixin Liang
- Enmei Jiu
- Lan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3726-5701)
Institutions
- Sichuan Cancer Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09484-9
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.39