The impact of alcohol addiction on the quality of life, mental condition, clinical condition and nutritional status of patients with head and neck cancer

Alcohol is a significant risk factor for HNSCC, usually associated by patients with smoking. It significantly affects the deterioration of the clinical condition and nutritional status of patients. It is a significant factor reducing the quality of life and worsening the mental state of patients with HNSCC. It is necessary to implement comprehensive care for patients abusing alcohol, along with education and promotion of cessation of alcohol consumption together with smoking. It is necessary to raise social awareness from the youngest age, and implement environmental and educational preventive measures with political support. Strengthening the view of alcohol carcinogenicity can significantly reduce morbidity and improve treatment outcomes in patients with HNSCC.